However, the fly in the ointment may be the EU Commission's plans to ease travel restrictions. As ever, the new EU travel rules are aimed at protecting the single market by clamping down on member states arranging bilateral travel arrangements. It will also ensure any easing of travel restrictions is based on science rather than diplomacy. Ireland has ranked well among EU states in terms of fighting the virus. However, the easing of travel restrictions may ultimately be out of our hands if a decision is taken by the Commission to reintroduce travel between countries based on the spread of the virus.

Source: Irish Independent May 13, 2020 01:39 UTC