The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum has expressed frustration over the introduction of new restrictions on aviation, saying it could lead to renewed lack of confidence in the aviation sector.
A negative PCR or professionally carried out antigen test will be needed to fly into Ireland from the end of this week.
Cabinet has been agreeing updated travel advice amid fears around the new Omicron variant.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaking on his way into Cabinet saying everyone needs to reduce social contacts.
Parents will be asked to ensure their kids have only one social activity outside of school a week, while mask wearing is likely to be advised for all over 9s.
A negative PCR or professionally administered antigen test will be needed to fly into Ireland, likely from Friday with the Government expected to bring forward legislation to allow for mandatory hotel quarantine this week.
The owner of a Shannon Airport based Chauffeur Service has welcomed the move saying anything that help stop the spread of the virus will be beneficial in the long run.
Pat Keogh is concerned however about how this might affect bookings for next year.
The Chair of the Clare Tourism Advisory Forum believes further restrictions on travel will lead to a lack of confidence in the aviation sector.
Owner of Hotel Woodstock in Ennis, Sean Lally believes more restrictions would lead to fewer tourists coming into the country, which he says would have a negative impact for Clare.
There’s likely to be a row in the Dáil later over the timing of the changes, with opposition parties accusing the Government of trying to curtail debate by rushing through quarantine laws on Thursday.
