its makes no sense, or else is just a grammatical train wreck
From RTÉ: “There will also be proposals around international travel, with an antigen test set to be required by all people arriving in Ireland.
This would need to be completed a maximum of 72 hours before arriving in the country.”
that seems clear, but then they go on to say: “Government sources have said that the antigen test system will be professionally administered.” Which implies that they will be running it, which implies testing upon arrival
guess we will have to see tomorrow. I’m flying back to Ireland from UK Friday too. If a test is needed I’m guessing might be hard to get one as there’ll be a sudden rush from everyone flying to Ireland over the weekend
I think it means getting one done in a centre abroad rather than rocking up with one in your pocket from Lidl.
That's my reading too. Though I have my doubts about it, as it seems to fly in face of NPHET's abhorrence of Antigen tests, and the mantra that Antigen tests give short term snapshot. Accepting a 3 day old Antigen result just seems a completely new departure (no pun intended!)
Surely they couldn’t just implement it with immediate effect if they do announce it tomorrow? Would cause chaos for thousands ,most countries who have had recent changes have allowed a few days before the rules kicked in .
Flying out Thursday night to the UK and coming back Sunday, causing so much stress with not knowing if/when this will kick in, if I need to be tested the trip is off
No, they have to give the EU commission notice that they want to activate the break or part of it and provide the reasons for doing so.
Thank you , what would the timeline on that then be ?
48hrs according to the commission.
Portugal informed them today, however an EU spokesperson said that officials were still analysing the request to determine its legality.
Thanks again , that would impact me , due to fly Thursday , home from England Friday evening .
The stress , worry , not to mention financial cost , let’s see what tomorrow brings .
Well they’re hardly that expensive?
Costs of Tests and the hassle itself and what if you happen to test positive? Hotel for 10 days ? Also having to cancel plans which is a waste of money spent on flights etc...
I don’t think anyone knows.
No doubt out government will balls it up with vagueness.
Im in the same situation.
yeah imagine lots of people are, unnecessary stress when I was looking forward to going see family over there and now the disappointment of potentially not being able to see them.
Yeah, cancelled flights, hotels and plans.
Not good.
I could get a pcr test in Ireland, go abroad for 2 days and then have valid test for coming back.
I wonder will the EU tell Ireland and Portugal to get a grip of themselves on this. Surely the criteria of withdrawal from the EU covid pass system is NOT warranted atm.
We know SFA at present about this new variant and if it’s as contagious as it’s been reported then it’s already scattered all over every EU country.
We need someone in power to steady the EU ship here and progress as is and proceed cautiously and NOT hysterically by effectively closing borders by PCR testing stealth.
Yea, can’t understand why the government is is eager to break with the digital certs. If they don’t work for travel they can hardly tell us they do work for hospitality?
Could you not get a test in a drive through centre?
Due to fly out with family of 6 to Portugal for a pre-xmas long weekend.
Was suposed to be to Germany for the markets but their entry requirements meant the kids under 12 had to quarantine for 5 days (we're only going for 3).
I changed the flights with RyanAir for free.
Then Portugal decided we'd all need antigen tests for arrival - crap but not then end of the world at €180 (6 tests)
Now government on about PCR on arrival now & a quick Google looks like I'm paying €85ish for that in Lisbon but by 6 is €510
€180 + €510 = a cancelled trip and cost of flights lost (can't change again)
Should've gone at mid-term when half the school seemed to be abroad
Thanks for reading my rant :)
Oh did I mention I lost €390 on the German accommodation?
Newstalk are reporting the arrivals from GB will need a PCR test 🙄
I still think it's unlikely, but if that happens if it's more expensive to get tested I'll just fly into Belfast for Xmas and drive down.
Don’t you still need to a have an antigen for Belfast if flying within the CTA ?
No. Britain to Belfast is an internal UK flight so no tests needed.
There's nothing really the EU can do other than put political pressure on. The Covid cert is a total farce with countries going solo and implementing their own additional requirements on top of it.
Ok, so its only if your staying overnight in NI you need to take an antigen ?
There'll be no requirement if travelling across the border to the North as there can be no checks.
Then we will surely need PCR tests to enter restaurants, pubs, cafes, etc?
If that happens they might as well shut them down, it'll be too expensive for people.
They don't seem to know what the plan is though.
I have a Covid pass from the UK but if they start making people with Covid passes get PCR tests too then most young people will have no interest in getting the booster because a lot of people only got vaccinated to take the hassle out of travelling / going to pubs etc. imo
Yeah. Agreed. It’ll finish the current travel incentive that accompanies vaccine/booster. Additionally renders covid passes for our hospitality hilariously redundant.
This week will be a media rollercoaster displaying just clownish decisions will get. I’ve loads of international trips booked for the 1st half of 2022 so personally it’ll be emotionally amusing , scary , sad and worrying.
p.s …. Thank god for Belfast for potential escape. 🥳
What's the likelihood of having to take a test arriving into Dublin on Sunday from Italy?
A done deal by the looks of it, but pre flight
Will CTA(UK) get a bye?
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