The ban on flights from Britain is expected to be extended for at least another 24 hours from tomorrow. The ban is now likely to remain in place until at least January 8 after which new regulations for travel between Britain and Ireland will be put in place. Read MoreTransport Minister Eamon Ryan will bring proposals on the travel ban to a Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 due to take place this afternoon. Last week, Independent.ie revealed all non-essential passengers flying from Britain will be required to produce negative Covid-19 tests taken three days before flying into Ireland once the ban ends. If they receive a negative test after five days they will no longer be required to restrict their movements.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2021 14:35 UTC