A Cork-based seafood company knew about impending regulations which would seek negative Covid tests from Irish truckers travelling to France a week before the Government did. Adrian Walsh, who owns Ballycotton Seafood, told the Irish Examiner he was informed last week through unofficial channels that France would soon require a negative Covid-19 test for hauliers. A Government spokesperson said the Government had been notified on Monday that French authorities would require the negative tests, while the Department of Transport said it was notified of the plans over the weekend. “Following that, French authorities on Monday issued a requirement for Irish hauliers to present a pre-arrival negative antigen test. A Government spokesperson said the Government had been notified on Monday that French authorities would require the negative tests, while the Department of Transport said it was notified of the plans over the weekend.

Source: Irish Examiner January 29, 2021 08:30 UTC