Pre-Departure Covid Testing Could Be In Place At Cork and Dublin Airports By Middle Of Next Month

The daa's proposal would see passengers from high risk locations proving they're negative for the virus before travelling here.
Irish travellers heading abroad could also take the test, which would be done less than 72 hours before departure.
It comes as the EU prepares to introduce a new "traffic light" system, eliminating conflicting restrictions between countries.
Kevin Byrne is an airport safety and security auditor - he says people need to have a safe way to travel:
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries