Question 1

What does the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows indoor venues (bars, restaurants, clubs) to operate by admitting only fully vaccinated or recovered persons, with EU Digital Covid Certificates as proof; operators must take reasonable steps to prevent unvaccinated access. Creates compliance inspections, enforcement powers including court orders to close non-compliant venues for up to 30 days, and criminal offences for forged documents or obstructing inspectors; operates until October 2021. Amends quarantine rules for international arrivals: allows early release from designated facilities after 10 days if a positive test shows no infection risk, and permits some arrivals to take post-arrival tests instead of mandatory quarantine.

Question 2

What stage is the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021?

Accepted Answer

The Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2021 was sponsored by Minister for Health, and was introduced on 12 Jul 2021.

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