Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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174. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a Ministerial order may be made banning school trips to Italy (details supplied). [4072/20]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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Travel advice for all Irish citizens is provided through the and the most recent correct information will be available from there.

The Department of Education and Skills issues information updates to schools, preschools and third level institutions on Covid-19 as they are received from the Department of Health, HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre and Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade .

Public health doctors are available to liaise with schools and advise on precautions if staff and/or students have any concerns.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently advises against all non-essential travel overseas until further notice. This advice includes all trips, educational or otherwise to Italy.