Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We have had all the representatives in before us, including NPHET, and it is baffling that they have obstructed the use of antigen testing. The delays in considering it are unacceptable. I will say no more than that but at some stage, NPHET needs to give a specific reason it has been slow to involve itself with this.

The Minister mentioned the Covid green certificate or travel certificate. That becomes effective across Europe today. Most countries have already embraced it. They are up and running and are using it. We have a date of 17 July. Will the Minister tell me when the certificate will be available for people who are making arrangements to travel? He says the operative date is 17 July. When can people expect to be notified?