It is understood Mr Martin pointed to plans for the EU’s digital green certificate as offering a framework for the resumption of international travel as well as progress on Ireland’s vaccination programme. On Wednesday, EU member states agreed to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead of the summer tourist season. Mr Martin said there was much work being done to evaluate mandatory hotel quarantine and spoke of the need to ensure connectivity for tourism, the economy and future growth. Mr Martin also told TDs and Senators it was the intention to offer vaccinations to teenagers if the clinical trials indicated it could be done. Minister for Housing Mr O’Brien also addressed the meeting outlining his plans to boost supply.

Source: The Irish Times May 19, 2021 20:33 UTC