All arrivals into Ireland to require negative Covid-19 test

The existing requirement for passengers from the UK and South Africa has been extended following Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, as Covid cases surge across Europe and Ireland confirmed a further 46 deaths.

Every person who flies into Ireland will require a negative Covid-19 test from Saturday, the Government has announced.

The existing requirement for passengers from the UK and South Africa has been extended following Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, as Covid cases surge across Europe and Ireland confirmed a further 46 deaths.