Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Bassato. There is growing frustration in Ireland at the continued absence of a reopening plan for aviation and international travel. Airlines, their employees and the economy have taken a devastating blow. I have repeatedly called for a comprehensive plan to be published for international travel as have other members. We are anxious that the Government would fully embrace the DGC and would be ready to take it up when it is finalised. I repeat my call on the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, to come out with a comprehensive plan to restart the aviation industry and international travel. In that context, has the Italian Government prepared a pathway back for international travel? Is it published? Are there timelines?

The issue we are talking about is part of a process for a return to international travel in Italy. Has the state paid for the antigen and PCR tests? Who rolls it out in Italy? Is it the state-led or are the tests done by a private company at airports?