Covid-19 Tests

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Ceisteanna (267)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Ceist:

267. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider the use of an antigen test to allow access to a leisure facility in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin for a child with special needs who cannot attend swimming therapy as their mother does not have a vaccine passport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3152/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media

Following public health advice, the Government has decided, with effect from Saturday 22 January, that most of the public health measures previously in place can be removed. This includes the previous requirement to present a valid Digital COVID Certificate to enter gyms and indoor leisure facilities.