Quarantine restrictions for international travellers to be eased in coming weeks

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said a new system that allows travellers arriving into Ireland from “red” list countries to reduce their quarantine period is to come into force in the coming weeks. Picture: Collins

A new system that allows travellers arriving in Ireland from “red” list countries to limit the number of days they spend in self-isolation is to come into force in the coming weeks.

The scheme, which is part of the EU traffic light system, will mean travellers have to take a Covid-19 test before they travel.