Proof of vaccine status likely to be in place for at least another year

Michael O'Donovan, of The Castle Inn, South Main Street and Chairperson Cork City & Cork County Branch Vintners Federation of Ireland, showing the Digital Covid Cert Checker App. Government minister Ossian Smyth expects the certs to remain in use for at least another year. Photo: Jim Coughlan

There will be a "continuing requirement" on people to provide proof of vaccine status for at least another year, a Government minister has indicated.

Minister of State Ossian Smyth has said the EU's Digital Covid Cert scheme is due to expire at the end of June 2022, but he expects it will be required beyond that.