On Thursday, the Dail debated extending the mandatory hotel quarantine system. Mandatory hotel quarantine has been operational since March 26. He told the Dail that the system is working, adding that Ireland has the most restrictive quarantine system. As of May 25, a total of 4,400 people have entered mandatory hotel quarantine. A vote on whether to extend mandatory hotel quarantine is to take place next Wednesday.

Source: Irish Independent May 28, 2021 12:36 UTC