Donnelly trying to close Covid-19 'medical appointment' travel loophole

At present, the person does not need to prove to authorities that they attended the appointment upon their return. File picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is trying to close a legal loophole that allows people to abuse level 5 travel restrictions.

Other than the need for pre-flight Covid-19 tests, anybody leaving the country has to have a “reasonable excuse”, and that includes attending a medical appointment.