Self-isolating means eating Christmas dinner in your bedroom - Dr Colm Henry

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan could not provide details on the number of people who have tested positive for Covid after arriving here from the UK in recent weeks. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, said the 14-day isolation advice means that anyone who came to Ireland from Britain from December 11 onwards should self-isolate in their bedroom.

"Self-isolation means staying in your room in so far as possible, except for essential purposes," he said.