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There is a lackadaisical approach to passengers arriving into Ireland from abroad with regard to test and trace.
That s according to Kevin Byrne, a retired Lieutenant colonel and airport safety and security auditor.
The Oireachtas Transport Committee published its aviation report yesterday which contained 20 recommendations regarding travel ahead of Christmas.
Among the proposals were the urgent need for pre-departure testing to be in place in advance of the festive period.
The Committee said that people from red-listed EU countries shouldn t have to restrict their movements if they ve got a negative COVID-19 test before departure.
Additionally, it advised that there should be a new traffic light travels system for the US and Canada and formal talks with the two countries to ensure Irish people can come home for Christmas.