# travel restrictions

This year

2023

# China

China slams 'unacceptable' Covid curbs on travellers from its territory

China’s steep rise in infections comes after Beijing abruptly lifted years of hardline restrictions last month.

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Jan 3rd 2023, 10:07 PM

Last year

2022

# Coronavirus

US to require negative Covid tests for travelers from China after country's sudden Covid pivot

The United States says China is not sharing enough information about the surge in coronavirus cases there.

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Dec 28th 2022, 8:25 PM

# travel restrictions

Passengers flying to US no longer need Covid-19 test before travelling

The change in policy was first announced on Friday by a US government official.

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Jun 12th 2022, 8:10 AM

# travel restrictions

New Zealand welcomes back international tourists as Covid rules are eased

The country imposed some of the toughest border restrictions in early 2020.

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May 2nd 2022, 8:54 AM

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# travel restrictions

France to toughen rules for travellers from UK due to Omicron fears

Travellers from Britain will need a negative Covid test from less than 24 hours earlier, to test again upon arrival and isolate for at least 48 hours.

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Dec 16th 2021, 10:51 AM

# negative pcr

New Covid testing rules delayed until Sunday for inbound travellers

A negative Covid-19 test will be required for all those arriving into Ireland from Sunday.

Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, will require a negative test from Sunday.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly signed off on the regulations this evening.

The new measures will be reviewed in two weeks.

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Dec 3rd 2021, 9:00 PM

# Boost

'We've got to be thankful to the English FA, clubs and managers that gave the players the green light'

Jim Crawford was relieved after the majority of the Irish U21 squad were permitted to travel to Montenegro.

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Oct 11th 2021, 12:50 PM

# Foreign Travel

July boost for overseas travel but pandemic continues to have a 'dramatic impact', says CSO

For every passenger who arrived in or departed from Ireland in July, there were five pre-pandemic.

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Aug 30th 2021, 11:40 AM

# travel restrictions

Ryanair posts record €815 million annual loss but expects strong travel rebound this summer

Michael O’Leary said he’s “very optimistic” for the next few months.

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May 17th 2021, 7:32 AM

# Late Changes

Uefa seeking clarity over fans before switching Champions League final to Portugal

It is understood the British government’s position regarding quarantine exemptions for sponsors, VIPs and broadcasters was a sticking point to hosting the game on 29 May.

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May 12th 2021, 5:31 PM

# travel restrictions

Uefa in talks to move Champions League final to England after Turkey added to UK red list

The game between Manchester City and Chelsea was due to be hosted by the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on 29 May.

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May 7th 2021, 5:54 PM

# Tallaght District Court

Two women who allegedly refused hotel quarantine after Dubai plastic surgery trip appear in court

The judge noted the two friends had gone away for breast enhancement surgery and questioned if that was essential travel.

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Apr 3rd 2021, 6:35 PM

# 5 april

Taoiseach says government knows people are 'fed up' as speculation over easing of 5km rule downplayed

Some senior sources have raised concerns about whether the 5km rule will be lifted.

Some senior sources have raised questions over whether the 5km rule will be lifted while others have downplayed any such suggestion

Amid criticism of calls for people to ‘do more’, the Taoiseach says he believes improvement can be made in ‘flat-lining’ Covid-19 numbers

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Mar 19th 2021, 2:25 PM

# Fines

Over 9,800 fines issued by gardaí relating to Covid-19 breaches

Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.

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Feb 26th 2021, 3:47 PM

# restrictions

Over 7,950 fines issued by gardaí relating to Covid-19 breaches

Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.

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Feb 19th 2021, 5:43 PM

# travel restrictions

People turned back at border with Northern Ireland as new rules come into effect

People living in Northern Ireland who cross the Irish border without a reasonable excuse face a 100 euro fine from today.

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Feb 8th 2021, 3:04 PM

# Travel

France to close borders to non-EU countries to limit spread of Covid-19

France is restricting its borders and shutting all large shopping centres from tomorrow.

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Jan 30th 2021, 1:32 PM

# travel restrictions

Approximately 1,500 fines issued by gardaí for non-essential travel since 11 January

Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.

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Jan 25th 2021, 3:32 PM

# travel restrictions

Man charged after refusing to comply with Garda direction in relation to travel restrictions

He is due to appear before Naas District Court tomorrow morning.

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Jan 18th 2021, 7:51 PM

# travel restrictions

Over 400 fines issued by gardaí for non-essential travel since last Monday

Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.

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Jan 18th 2021, 3:10 PM

# Fines

'They travelled 80km to collect burgers': Gardaí renew warning against breaking travel restrictions

A total of 29 fines have been issued since Monday 12 January.

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Jan 14th 2021, 4:54 PM

# travel restrictions

Here's the advice so far for those who were due to travel from Britain to Ireland

New restrictions will come into effect at midnight and will remain in place for an initial period of 48 hours before being reviewed.

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Dec 20th 2020, 6:38 PM

# danish mink

People coming to Ireland from Denmark must restrict movements due to mutated coronavirus strain

The mutated strain has not been reported on Irish mink farms.

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Nov 7th 2020, 3:27 PM

# travel restrictions

Green List remains unchanged with just four countries on list

Cyprus, Finland, Latvia and Liechtenstein are still the only four countries on the list.

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Oct 1st 2020, 8:56 PM

# Level 3

Dubliners advised not to travel outside the county for either domestic trips or overseas journeys

Similar to the travel advice throughout the pandemic – it is not a criminal offence to travel beyond the county border or travel abroad.

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Sep 18th 2020, 6:59 PM

# green list

Ryanair chief O'Leary warns of fresh capacity cuts at Dublin Airport if travel rules aren't loosened quickly

Michael O’Leary said the government has ‘mismanaged’ air travel.

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Sep 17th 2020, 2:29 PM

# nosedive

'Closed for business': Ryanair takes aim at travel quarantine as it cuts 1,000 Ireland-UK flights

The cut for August and September comes less than two weeks after Ryanair ramped up its flights for the summer.

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Jul 14th 2020, 2:11 PM

# travel restrictions

'Green list' of countries that Irish people can travel to due by 9 July

Varadkar gave the green light for Phase Three of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions to go ahead from Monday.

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Jun 25th 2020, 7:48 PM

# Covid-19

Travel restrictions will not be amended to stop Northern Ireland day-trippers

Leo Varadkar said he has consulted with the Attorney General in relation to the loophole.

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Apr 30th 2020, 3:18 PM

# travel restrictions

Emirates to cancel most passenger flights from Wednesday amid coronavirus pandemic

The company will also reduce salaries for the majority of its employees for three months but said it will not cut jobs.

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Mar 22nd 2020, 3:49 PM

# travel restrictions

US stops British Muslim family from boarding flight for Disneyland trip

The family have been given no explanation and will not be refunded for their £9,000 trip.

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Dec 23rd 2015, 8:16 AM