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Government urged to introduce antigen tests for foreign travel

Jun 9, 2021 08:18
By News Northern Sound
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Government urged to introduce antigen tests for foreign travel

Ireland is the only country in western Europe not to use them.

There are growing calls for the Government to allow rapid antigen testing to facilitate overseas travel.

The Oireachtas Transport Committee will hear from experts later on proposals to get the tests approved.

Ireland is one of the few countries in western Europe that won't accept the cheaper tests when the EU Digital Covid Cert is introduced.

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Airlines and the wider travel industry are calling for this to change.

Pilot Niamh Power explains why they're needed:

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