Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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869. To ask the Minister for Health if an unaccompanied minor (details supplied) will be required to undergo mandatory hotel quarantine upon arrival here. [11603/21]

Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Health Amendment Bill, which gives effect to the Government Decision on mandatory quarantine at designated facilities, has been prioritised.

The operationalisation of designated quarantine facilities is being advanced on a cross-departmental basis as a matter of priority. Appropriate provision is made for unaccompanied minors or those seeking international protection.

Implementation is complex and will require cooperation across Departments, Agencies, and with the private sector. The Government is now focussed on the practical implementation measures required to give effect to the provisions of the Bill.

Mandatory quarantine in a designated facility will be required of passengers arriving from certain specified countries based on epidemiological concerns. Arrivals from other overseas countries will continue to be required to observe a 14-day mandatory home quarantine period at the address given on their COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.