Joe McHugh
Ceist:2063. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Health if support teams can travel with their elite athletes from the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19713/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 21 April 2021
Ceisteanna (2063)
Freagraí scríofa
S.I. 181/2021 provides an exemption for persons holding a valid Sport Ireland certification from entering mandatory hotel quarantine upon arrival to Ireland.
S.I. 135 /2021 sets out a partial exemption from mandatory home quarantine for a specified list of ‘necessary persons’ engaged in a sporting event organised by Sport Ireland, including but not limited to athletes, coaches, medical personnel, and broadcasters. These travellers can exit home quarantine for the period strictly necessary attend the event or engage in training for the event.