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Ireland exempt from new UK travel rules requiring Covid-19 test for arrivals

The new rules do not apply for those within the Common Travel Area – including Ireland.

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Nov 28th 2021, 9:30 AM

1,400 people attend new 'walk-in, no appointment needed' Covid-19 test centres today

The temporary testing centres will allow people who don’t have symptoms of Covid-19 to get a free test.

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Mar 25th 2021, 5:53 PM

Mater Private hospitals reach agreement with insurers to cover cost of Covid-19 tests

The hospital group had previously defended charging patients up to €275 for Covid-19 tests.

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Sep 10th 2020, 7:39 PM