Spread of Indian variant leaves Irish quarantine system 'ineffective'

In advice to the HSE, the Health Information and Quality Authority raised concerns around the current system, adding that an 'important aspect' of the process is reducing the risk of introducing variants of concern into Ireland. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The current quarantine system in Ireland may be “ineffective” due to increasing levels of the Covid-19 Delta variant in the UK, the health watchdog has warned.

Under current rules, members from designated countries are required to enter mandatory hotel quarantine for 14 days at a cost of €1,875 per adult.