Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Ceisteanna (1093)

Christopher O'Sullivan

Ceist:

1093. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if access could be opened to the islands in a phased manner with the development of phase 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business seeing free movement within counties. [11443/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Seán Kyne)

In accordance with the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business, only those resident on the islands and those providing essential services are permitted to travel to and from the islands until 10 August 2020.  These restrictions are still in place, pending the expected publication of revised guidance.