Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister referred to the proposal that from 8 November travellers from orange countries will not have to restrict their movements if they produce a negative Covid test three days prior to arrival. When did the Government make that decision? On the red countries, the Minister is basically stating that the requirement on travellers to restrict their movements for 14 days could be waived if they isolate for five days on arrival and then have a negative result. He stated that the cross-departmental group will report by 10 November with a plan in respect of testing. In that context, and following on from the comments of Dr. Holohan to the committee yesterday, does the Minister expect people to be able to fly home to Ireland at Christmas?