Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020
134. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if immediate and clear messaging will be provided regarding the call for clarity by an organisation (details supplied) in view of the fact current guidelines have caused confusion for both travel agents and their customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14494/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government's position is clear: there should be no overseas travel other than travel that is essential. This position is under review, and Government is actively considering whether and when non-essential travel is allowable, but for the time being the advice is against non-essential travel, as per the guidance provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade at www.dfa.ie. Further specific information on passenger rights and entitlements for those who have booked holidays through travel agents is available on my Department's web site at www.dttas.gov.ie, under the tagline "Disruption to flights and package travel due to the Covid-19 pandemic - customer information."
