Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 June 2021
201. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Health the current qualifications by which a country is added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list and also removed from the list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26691/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraStates are designated under the Health Act 1947 by the Minister for Health following consultation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and across Government as necessary.
Each designation and revocation is informed by a detailed and individualised risk assessment on a country basis by public health experts and senior officials. Recommendations arising from these assessments are considered by both the CMO and Minister for Health prior to designation.
