Mandatory quarantine proposals will be seen as harsh by some and insufficient by others, says minister
The new legislation is being debated in the Dáil this afternoon.
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The new legislation is being debated in the Dáil this afternoon.
Cabinet signed off on the measures last night.
The Cabinet is yet to sign off on mandatory hotel quarantine for some travellers arriving in Ireland.
Laws around hotel quarantine are still being drafted.
The Health Minister’s comments on television have been questioned by opposition politicians.
The HSE had changed advice on its website but the DFA has said the situation has not changed.
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi said an announcement on the plans will be made later today.
There will also be additional checks at the ports and airports.
A mandatory 14-day quarantine is in place in Australia and other countries for people travelling from abroad.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has also spoken about a potential ‘two island’ solution with the UK.
A number of other countries have brought in mandatory quarantine.
Irish government favours asking people to restrict their movements.