Mr. Muiris O'Connor:

The current policy is that the DCCs are not being updated in respect of boosters. However many active meetings are taking place in recent weeks and there is a growing recognition that it would make good sense to update DCCs in regard to booster shots and to update particularly that date of most recent vaccination. As the Deputy said, there are countries contemplating a conclusion to the immunity period, of different durations. The European Commission is working very effectively to propose and proactively seek a common European approach to build on the common certification arrangement. The current position is that booster updates are not being issued. However many of us are on call or at regular meetings to support the ongoing delivery of the certificates and connect with Europe and represent Ireland's position. We are confirming our technical ability to deliver those. My expectation and the expectation across member states is that we will be issuing updated digital Covid certificates in the weeks ahead and perhaps beyond that, routinely, as boosters are administered.