Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 July 2021
371. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if consideration has been given to the way in which Irish citizens who have been vaccinated in other jurisdictions will be able to register for the EU Digital COVID Certificate in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37190/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) is proof (in digital or paper format) that an individual has been vaccinated against COVID-19, has received a negative COVID-19 test result or has recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months.
The Digital COVID Certificate is a record of a medical event that takes place in the country of issuance. People who were vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 in another jurisdiction will need to access the Digital COVID Certificate in that country. The certificate is not related to your citizenship.
Individuals who are travelling from Ireland and require a Digital COVID Certificate of a negative test can access these though private providers. Those individuals in Ireland who are fully vaccinated by the HSE will begin to receive their certificates from this week.
