A negative PCR or professionally carried out antigen test will be needed to fly into Ireland from Friday.
Inbound travellers can have either a professional antigen test taken a maximum of 48 hours prior to arrival or a PCR test taken up to 72 hours earlier.
RTE reports that the Department of Transport has been liaising with airlines and ferry companies regarding the necessity of checking for certified antigen tests or PCR tests before people take flights or boats to Ireland.
Cabinet has been agreeing updated travel advice amid fears around the new Omicron variant.
There will be further advice for people to reduce their social contacts over the next few weeks.
Ministers are also expected to recommend mask wearing for over-9s or third class and above in schools, shops and on public transport. More here.
The Government is also likely to bring forward legislation to allow for mandatory hotel quarantine this week.
