Ireland's travel rules mean country is 'closed for business', claims Aer Lingus chief

Aer Lingus chief Sean Doyle has criticised Ireland's travel rules as "more restrictive than what the EU uses" for passengers coming from outside the bloc. File Picture.

Aer Lingus chief Sean Doyle said Ireland stands alone in Europe when it comes to its travel restrictions imposed because of coronavirus.

Mr Doyle said the pandemic has had a catastrophic effect on the airline industry, and Ireland has been effectively closed off to business.