Tougher restrictions on travel from UK being considered over Delta variant fears

It's likely longer quarantine periods will be implemented for those travelling from Great Britain into Ireland.

An Aer Lingus airbus A320 on the tarmac prior to departure to London Heathrow, at Cork Airport terminal building. The government is considering future restrictions for arrivals from the UK as concerns over the Delta variant grow.  Picture: Larry Cummins

The government is considering tighter restrictions on travellers coming from the UK over fears of the new Delta variant.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney confirmed today that talks are ongoing over how to stem the spread of the more contagious new variant which has taken hold in parts of England and delayed the loosening of restrictions.