Paul Hackett

Government says anyone who has not received the digital Covid cert for their booster jab should apply for it online

‘Phenomenal’ demand since restrictions eased and prices will peak in summer

New system due to come into effect on Friday but is now due to be in place from Sunday

New requirement for antigen or PCR test result could add €200 to cost of family holiday

Prices to increase next spring as tentative recovery in bookings expected

Department of Foreign Affairs liaising with Maltese authorities over Irish tourists

Certificate should prevent people becoming stranded abroad, says Paul Hackett

Business down 60% on the same week in 2019, say Irish travel agent

Moves to allow international travel from July broadly welcomed within industry

Certificate allows travel to those vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from virus

Travel industry welcomes extra activity but warns full recovery remains a long way off

Vetoing initiative or opting out are not options for State, travel agents’ body warns

Government in danger of losing support from hoteliers, travel agents and airlines

Passenger numbers in Republic down 94% with under 4,000 travelling each day