The requirement for air passengers to enter the country with a negative test is set to be removed following Cabinet sign off this morning. It is understood that the requirement for a negative antigen or PCR test is set to be lifted, as it was a measure put in to slow down the importation of Omicron cases. However, Government sources indicated that this is no longer necessary as Omicron is now responsible for over 95pc of all cases. Read MorePassengers travelling into the country by sea or air will need to show their EU Digital Covid Certs, showing that they are recovered, fully vaccinated or have tested negative on a PCR test, as per previous rules. The rule change is being brought to Cabinet ministers this morning following the advice of the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan.

Source: Irish Independent January 05, 2022 13:09 UTC