Airport security 'exempt' from self-isolation guidelines for close contacts

The department has said this derogation was granted “subject to strict conditions” and was needed to “ensure the continued operation of the critical infrastructure and essential services which the airport provides”.

The Department of Transport has confirmed it has granted an exception to allow security officers who work for DAA, which operates Dublin and Cork airports, not to have to self-isolate if they are a close contact of a confirmed case of Covid-19.

The department has said this derogation was granted “subject to strict conditions” and was needed to “ensure the continued operation of the critical infrastructure and essential services which the airport provides”.