Ryanair has called on the Government to lift international travel restrictions and end the "failed" hotel quarantine to allow for movement to the UK and Europe.
"Equally as Ireland and other EU countries vaccine programs exceed 33% and with most of Europe on track to vaccinate 80% of its adult population with first dose vaccines by the end of June, there is no need or requirement for Ireland to maintain travel restrictions on UK and Intra-EU air travel from the end of May onwards.
The Government is set to make an announcement at the end of this month about their future plans for the PUP. Many people will be keen to go on staycations this summer as lockdown measures are eased, while others will be hedging their bets about the possibility of a foreign trip. The Department of Social Protection had provided further clarity on the rules that will apply this year.
The Government's advice is that individuals should avoid non-essential travel abroad, with travel allowed only for ”reasonable excuses” such as medical treatment, a funeral, or for vital family reasons.