Q&A: What will the UK travel ban mean for me

Ireland has announced a 48-hour ban on travel from the UK following other European countries after a new strain of Covid-19 emerged 

New travel restrictions have been introduced on passengers of any nationality arriving in Ireland from Britain for 48 hours. Picture: PA

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan announced a 48-hour travel ban on flights and ferries from Britain to Ireland after a new strain of Covid-19 was detected in the south-east of England. 

The government is also strongly advising against travel to Northern Ireland as the Stormont Executive struggles to get the virus under control.