AQW 15458/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 26/02/2021
Answered On Date: 05/10/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister (i) for their 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 their plans to increase enforcement measures.

Answer:

The Department for Health is the lead on travel guidance in relation to Covid 19.

The Executive will keep our travel arrangements and advice under review as we move through the Pathway and throughout our recovery phase. Travel and tourism remain very important to our economy. Since 24 May, travel within the Common Travel Area (CTA) is permitted.

Detailed guidance on travel can be found on NI Direct:

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-travelling-within-common-travel-area

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-advice