VERY IMPORTANT! COVID-19 Christmas Travel Information
As we approach the Christmas holidays, we know that many will be thinking about spending time with their families both at home and abroad. Below you will find the most recent advice for travel abroad and for isolation procedures upon return. I recommend that you keep yourself informed as information changes on a regular basis. Please see below some links that you may find helpful.
Travelling outside of Ireland
Government Advice on travelling outside Ireland
Travel Advice - check the country you are travelling to or from for up-to-date guidelines
Travelling to Ireland during the pandemic
Government Advice on Travelling to Ireland
Restricting movement (www.gov.ie)
There is a new EU ‘Traffic Lights’ system being implemented in relation to travel. It applies to the EU/EEA and the UK.
You are asked to restrict your movement for 14 days after you arrive in Ireland from another country. This includes Irish citizens who have been abroad. Restricted movement applies to all travelers and not just people displaying symptoms. To restrict your movement means avoiding contact with other people.
do not go to work, unless you work on your own and can completely avoid other people
do not go to school or college
do not use public transport
do not have visitors at your home
do not visit others, even if you usually care for them
do not go to the shops or pharmacy unless it is absolutely necessary - where possible, order your groceries online or have some family or friends drop them off
do not go to gatherings such as weddings or funerals
do not meet face-to-face with older people, anyone with a long-term medical condition or pregnant women
Wishing you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas,
Martina Leonard
COVID-19 Lead Worker Representative