It was announced last night that self-quarantine for arrivals into the country is now the law.  The laws relate to those who are required to quarantine at home, with primary legislation being drafted to cover the planned mandatory quarantine in hotels. For more on this we spoke to Helen McEntee Minister For Justice.

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