Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 July 2020
206. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Health the steps he plans to take to address the issue of passengers arriving in to Dublin Airport (details supplied); his plans to cease passenger flights arriving from red and black zone countries; and his further plans to make the 14-days quarantine mandatory in specific properties with tests every three days for passengers from all other countries as per public health recommendations [17715/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt present, the government advises against non-essential travel overseas.
Passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas are legally required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form. The information provided on the form may be used to assist with contact tracing in the event that there is a suspected or confirmed case on board a flight or ferry.
Passengers arriving to Ireland are advised in the interest of public health to restrict their movements for 14 days.
Close consideration is being given by Government to policy in relation to overseas travel, including to additional measures being put in place at airports and ports to strengthen existing arrangements.
