Explainer: What is a 'Covid pass' and how would it work?

A woman holds a smartphone displaying a digital coronavirus passport at Rotterdam-The Hague Airport. Picture: Patrick van Katwijk/BSR Agency/Getty Images

As the Government pressed pause on Ireland’s reopening plans this week, the focus has turned to the concept of using a 'Covid pass' to access indoor services in pubs and restaurants or other indoor activities.

The Government this week accepted advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) to pause plans to reopen indoor dining from next week, until a system has been developed for customers to verify their immunity status.