Ireland to implement extra travel restrictions over Omicron variant fears

Other countries where the new variant is found may also be included on the restrictions list as the situation evolves, Stephen Donnelly said. File Picture: Colin Keegan/ Collins

The Government is now looking at the reintroduction of mandatory hotel quarantining as part of measures to stop the spread of the new Covid variant.

Ireland has joined other EU countries in applying an “emergency brake” in respect of seven southern African countries and all non-essential travel to these countries should be avoided.