AQW 15457/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 26/02/2021
Answered On Date: 18/03/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health (i) for his assessment of the efficacy of current travel rules; (ii) whether they are strong and clear enough for people to adhere to them; and (iii) to detail his plans to increase enforcement measures.

Answer:

Current travel restrictions have been developed to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland. Those restrictions are continually under review, particularly in respect of international travel and the risk posed by variants of concern. Since their introduction in June 2020, the international travel regulations have been amended frequently and I will continue to do so where amendment is required to address emerging issues.

Guidance on the restrictions is kept up-to-date on NI Direct.