Covid-19: ‘Highly likely’ travellers into State will face tougher rules

Government sources indicate that mandatory quarantine could be introduced. Cabinet is to meet in the coming days to discuss the matter.

The arrivals gate area in Terminal 1 at Dublin Airport. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Tighter restrictions for people travelling into the State will be brought forward this week by Government.

A number of senior Government sources have confirmed that it is "highly likely" that those entering the State will be subject to new controls.