USA, France, and Germany to be added to mandatory quarantine list

The addition of the three countries caused a split in the Cabinet — but that rift was 'mostly sorted' after officials met today

The USA, France and Germany are to be added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list. File Picture: PA Wire

The USA, France and Germany look set to be added to Ireland's mandatory hotel quarantine list from next week.

Sources said that the issue, which had caused division among the Cabinet had been "mostly sorted" at a high-level meeting of officials today. Government sources said that scaling up the operations of the quarantine facilities, run by hotel group Tifco, required a level of training and preparation for staff and state bodies.