Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
193. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Health the status of Irish citizens who reside in Ireland but have been vaccinated in Northern Ireland and who are trying to apply for an EU Digital COVID Certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46836/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation allows for Digital COVID Certificates to be provided to Union citizens vaccinated in a third country provided that the Member State has been provided with reliable proof of vaccination.
Ireland has launched an online portal to receive applications, which became operational for applicants vaccinated in Northern Ireland from 29th September 2021.
Irish citizens, vaccinated in Northern Ireland with vaccines authorised for use in Ireland, can apply for a Digital COVID Certificate if they hold a valid Irish passport and a QR coded vaccination certificate issued by the health authorities in Northern Ireland.
