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

On 19 July what will happen with the common travel area in terms of the Delta variant? Will the same apply to fully vaccinated people when they fly over and back to the UK from 19 July? I mean that they will not be required to either get a test or isolate but if people are not vaccinated they will still require a PCR test. Dr. Holohan has signalled that he agrees with what has been proposed by the Government.

In terms of the UK, the common travel area is hugely important to us. At the moment one could have to quarantine up to 14 days with tests at five days and ten days. What will happen on 19 July for travel between here and the UK, which is vital to us in terms of connectivity?