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Covid-19 Tests

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Ceisteanna (1362)

Darren O'Rourke

Ceist:

1362. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health if he has examined the option of self-administered antigen tests and video monitored tests by medically trained staff, as is available in other countries, as an acceptable test for international travel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63001/21]

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Since 6 January 2022, international passengers to Ireland with an accepted proof of vaccination, or an accepted proof of recovery from COVID-19 do not have to show an additional pre-departure Covid test result. Passengers without proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery from COVID-19 are required evidence of a negative / not-detected PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arriving in Ireland.

Under the current travel regulations, rapid antigen tests, including those self-administered video monitored, are not accepted for the purposes of travel to Ireland. All travel requirements are kept under close consideration in light of the epidemiological circumstances.  

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