‘Too early’ for Brits to visit Ireland

The Irish premier has said it is too early for British holidaymakers to return to Irelandwithoutbeingquarantined.

Micheal Martin said the advice from his government to its citizens is to avoid any non-essential travel as they press for schools to reopen next month. The Taoiseach said his cabinet will discuss international travel this week, including whether to strengthen resources at airports.

“We would be very cautious on international travel,” he said. “On 20 July we will announce our measures in relation to international travel and we have developed a methodology somewhat similar to the European Union and its relation with third countries; essentially, the methodology will be in relation to the level of the disease in particular countries, including the UK, countries that are at Ireland’s level or below.

“In terms of people coming in to Ireland, the advisory and the quarantining still remains and it’s under constant review. Why? Because there’s a lot of international volatility with this virus, we’ve seen a spike in numbers. We’re concerned.”