Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
999. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if those under 18 years of age will be able to apply for an EU Digital Covid Certificate once the portal opens for Irish passport holders vaccinated outside of the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52826/21]
View answer1000. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health if Irish passport holders vaccinated outside of the EU will be able to apply for an EU Digital Covid Certificate if they did not receive a QR code confirming their vaccination from the State that provided it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52827/21]
View answer1019. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health when EU Digital COVID Certificates will be issued to persons vaccinated outside the EU; the way in which such persons can access the certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52917/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 999, 1000 and 1019 together.
The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation allows for Digital COVID Certificates to be provided to Union citizens vaccinated in a third country provided that the Member State has been provided with reliable proof of vaccination.
Ireland has launched an online portal to receive applications, which became operational for Irish passport holders vaccinated in Northern Ireland from 28th September. The application process was extended to Great Britain on 15th October.
The development of the portal to accept applications for Irish passport holders vaccinated in other third countries is underway, with cross-departmental support, and is expected to be available in November.
This portal will accept applications from individuals 18 years of age and older who hold a valid Irish passport and a reliable proof of vaccination for a vaccine type currently authorised for use in Ireland.
