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

In terms of the UK, that is a Government decision. Ms Canavan will appreciate there is a lot of over and back and families travelling to and fro. A situation where parents can travel but their children cannot results in huge difficulties just on a human level, so it is something that needs to be clarified. That we are doing negative PCR tests within the EU is something that should be looked at in terms of commonality with the UK. We are allowing vaccinated people to travel and we should be allowing those under the age of six, who are not vaccinated. Those aged seven to 17 would be required to have negative PCR tests in line with other European countries. This is something Ms Canavan's group might consider. It is a matter we will take up with the Minister of State, Deputy Ossian Smyth, tomorrow. It is causing confusion and we are fast approaching the departure gates on 19 July.