COVID-19: Restriction of movement ‘green list’ released

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Irish Government has published a green list of 15 countries and territories. Individuals coming from a country on the green list do not need to self-isolate or restrict movement in Ireland when they arrive from the green-listed country.

Key Points:

• The following countries/territories are currently included on the green list: Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, Norway, San Marin and Slovakia.
• Individuals traveling to Ireland from any other country not listed above will be required to restrict their movement in Ireland for 14 days immediately upon entry.
• Individuals traveling from Northern Ireland are also exempt from the requirement to restrict movements or self-isolate.
• It should be noted that general advice still states that non-essential travel is to be avoided at this time.

Additional information: This change took effect this week. It is anticipated that the green list will be reviewed every two weeks.

Analysis & Comments: Employers should note, that employees entering Ireland from a country that is not on the green list will need to restrict their movement for 14 days and will therefore be unable to work in any location other than their private residence. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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