Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is fine but I just want to point out there was no delay on that. With regard to airport restrictions, we are going to regulate in this area, but I also believe it will require the input of a number of Departments. The Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Justice and Equality, Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Health have met on this matter with the Attorney General. The Deputy is right that at the moment self-isolation in Ireland is something people are doing voluntarily. I believe the overwhelming majority of people are doing it but it is not enforceable by regulation. We have brought in a new passenger locator form. The Deputy is also right that it is being filled out voluntarily by some and not by others. This will become a bigger issue as the country reopens. The amount of traffic through our airports now is very low, and we see in the figures the amount of transmission through travel is very low, but I accept this is likely to change as we reopen and as other parts of Europe reopen. I do not disagree with the Deputy on the need for regulation in this regard and the Government is working its way through deciding how best to regulate. I am happy to keep the Deputy updated and I note his intention.

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