Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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604. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the criteria and process used by border officials when deciding whether or not to let a person into the country will be made available; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23866/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The question of entry for any individual, whether visa or non-visa required, is determined by the Immigration Officer at the port of entry at the time the individual seeks entry into the State.  All relevant factors are taken into account with the principal ones being the purpose of the visit, the duration of stay, the ability of the individual to support themselves during their stay, and proof that the person will exit the country on or before the expiry of any permission given.

Each application for entry to the State is assessed on its own merits. Therefore, it is advisable for the individual to carry any relevant documentation for presentation to the Immigration Officer on arrival.  The Immigration Act 2004, provides for the grounds on which an individual may be granted or refused leave to land at a port of entry. The powers granted to an Immigration Officer are not unfettered.

Further information on visa requirements and documentation recommended for entry into the State is available on the Immigration Service website at: 

The Government is advising against non-essential travel until further notice and anyone entering the State is required to self-isolate for 14 days unless arriving from one of the countries on the Covid-19 Green List published by the Department of the Taoiseach. All passengers are required to complete a mandatory Public Health Passenger Locator Form on arrival.