Passengers arriving into Ireland from countries which is deemed to have a high Covid-19 risk will be required to undergo random testing.
The Irish government is still in the process of setting up a new track and trace system to monitor inbound travellers.
One of the measures up for discussion is the introduction of an Electronic Passenger Locator Form.
In a statement, the Irish government said: “In conjunction with these preventative measures, there will be a renewed communications campaign across all platforms to ensure maximum public awareness of the latest advice.
“Some random targeted testing will be carried out on those arriving from locations where the incidence of the virus is particularly high.
“The Passenger Locator Form will be put on an electronic basis by August 10, 2020.
“This will allow us both to inform directly incoming passengers on the public health advice to restrict their movements and to support contact tracing in event of a passenger testing positive for Covid-19.
“Arrangements are being made for a more robust system of follow-up checks to ensure those entering the country are staying where they said they would stay per the form.
“The protocols for those entering the country with COVID-19 symptoms are being reviewed to allow for testing and arrangements for such passengers while awaiting results.”
