The Irish government has announced new guidance for UK holidaymakers travelling to Ireland.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed Brits will be asked to take daily antigen tests for five consecutive days after arriving in the country.
The advice is not yet a legal requirement but has been issued in the wake of an updated public health assessment in relation to the Omicron variant.
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The new guidance was issued last night after six cases of the new Omicron variant have now been confirmed in Ireland - and health officials have warned the country should be braced for more.
The advice also calls on anyone eligible for a booster vaccine to take it as soon as possible, especially if considering international travel in the near future.
The Government has said that airline and ferry companies will continue to be asked to check if passengers have a negative test result before arrival.
Fears over the Omicron variant have brought about the introduction of fresh restrictions on travel as Health and Safety Executive chief executive Paul Reid said it was likely that the new variant will become dominant.
They requiring all travellers to Ireland from overseas to have a negative PCR or antigen test.
In a statement, the Government said that the new advice takes into account "relevant factors including the intention to continue to align with the overall European Union approach to travel, and the particular circumstances of the Common Travel Area".
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