Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
1110. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Health the number of passenger locator forms completed and processed in September 2020; the number of persons contacted following their arrival here via this process; the number of positive contacts made; and the number of cases of non-compliance with the restricted movements advice. [33027/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraFrom 01 September to 30 September 2020 there were 244,048 COVID-19 Passenger Locator Forms completed.
The Passenger Locator Form was launched in an online format in August and supports an enhanced system of engagements with arriving passengers, including the targeting of key public health messages via SMS. During September, over 278,000 public health messages issued.
Passengers may be contacted by SMS or phone call to verify their address in Ireland. In September, there were 65,764 successful phone contacts with arriving passengers to verify their place of address.
Public health advice to restrict movements following entry into Ireland is non-mandatory in nature, so non-compliance is not recorded.
