Ms Lynne Embleton:

My personal view is that this is a global pandemic. Global experts are looking at this issue of antigen testing and PCR testing. Ireland is not alone on tackling this problem. My personal view is that we do not need more trials or pilot programmes, we need urgent action. Other countries have concluded that antigen testing is appropriate for pre-departure trials. I believe that Ireland should look at the conclusions made by many other countries, and adopt antigen testing. Every day that goes by where we have these impediments to travel, are more days of damage to the travel industry. We have not got the time. We need action. Perhaps Mr. Moriarty would like to come in on any of the specific conversations with the Government on this topic or perhaps I could move to the regional question.