THE Government is insisting that the absence of a World Health Organisation (WHO) required ‘competent authority’ for dealing with contagious diseases at our ports and airports is not affecting Ireland’s Covid-19 response.
Irish Ports & Airports in Breach of WHO Pandemic Rules
10th February 2021 Competent authority must be designated to monitor the risk of dangerous contagious diseases entering the State. As documents show that Ireland has been non-compliant for approximately a decade, despite high-level discussions between the HSE, Department of Health and Department of Transport.
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In documents seen by RTÉ News, Ireland is in breach of the World Health Organization s International Health Regulations (IHR) on contagious disease control by failing to designate a competent authority at its ports and airports.
The documents also show that Ireland has been non-compliant for approximately a decade, despite high-level discussions on the issue between the Health Service Executive, Department of Health and Department of Transport.
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Inter-county travel restrictions will be put in place againCredit: Alamy
The worrying rise in case numbers will put the Government under increasing pressure to introduce measures to quash the surge.
Admitting that the Government is “minded” to accept NPHET’s recommendations, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said no final decision would be made until Tuesday’s cabinet meeting.
He also moved to give assurance to the hospitality sector, recognising the “very serious implications” of shutting pubs and restaurants. DIFFICULT PERIOD
And he promised that the “Government stands ready to support the hospitality sector during this very, very difficult period.”
Under previous plans announced by the Government, inter-county travel and up to three households are allowed to mix until January 6.
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