'Nothing off the table' in Covid-19 travel restrictions, says minister

The government will meet in the coming days, with potential new travel restrictions among the topics for discussion. 

An empty Cork Airport. Mandatory quarantine for travellers is set to be discussed by Cabinet in the coming days. Picture: daa

"Nothing is off the table" when it comes to introducting potential travel restrictions to stem the spread of Covid-19, the justice minister has said.

Pressure is mounting on leaders to implement a mandatory quarantine. A cabinet sub-committee is due to meet to discuss the matter in the coming days, and leaders are understood to be split on plans.