Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The issue of travel advice is becoming a joke. While the Taoiseach is in here answering questions on it, outside the Tánaiste has basically asked what is the point publishing a green list at all if the continuous advice is to refrain from non-essential travel. The mixed messages on this issue have been pointed out by my colleague, Deputy Duncan Smith. For a significant period of time now we have pointed out that people should be tested when they arrive and again within 14 days. I am beginning to wonder who is Taoiseach. I refer to the message from the Taoiseach today on a green list being published. According to the media, his ministerial colleagues have stated that it will be published this evening but outside the House the Tánaiste said that because of the advice being given and because of the mixed messaging, he does not see any point in the publication of a green list in relation to travel. Which is it? Is it what the Taoiseach says in here or is it what the Tánaiste says outside?

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