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On Friday January 21st 2022 the Irish Government made an announcement in relation to Public Health Measures and removed a large number of public health measures to include the following key items in relation to sport & physical activity;

1. Formal requirements for physical distancing (2m) removed
2. 8pm closing time for sporting events removed
3. Capacity restrictions for outdoor sporting events removed
4. Capacity restrictions for indoor sporting events removed
5. Seated only spectators at indoor sporting events removed
6. Use of pods for indoor sporting activities removed
7. Use of a COVID pass to access indoor events removed

Nothern Ireland followed by relaxing a number of measures the latest information can be found here Coronavirus (COVID-19) | nidirect

Both Governments have reiterated the need for ongoing close monitoring of the virus. We should continue to risk assess individual activities and events. This includes the continued implementation of good hygiene practices along with recommending symptomatic individuals do not participate in or attend sporting activities.

Additional Information for ROI:

Mask Wearing: The requirements for mask wearing in settings where currently regulated for will continue until February 28th 2021.
Close Contacts: This continues to follow the current advice for those with symptoms, cases and close contacts as announced by the government on 12 January 2022
International Travel: Organisations partaking in international sporting activity should continue to monitor the travel requirements both in Ireland and the destination country. Sports should also note that the use of the Digital Certificate will continue for international travel for the immediate future.

Further information can be found at www.gov.ie

On December 3^rd the Irish Government announced a number of public health measure effective 7 December and remaining in place until 9 January.

Full details of the announcement can be found here – gov.ie – Statement on COVID-19 public health measures – 3 December 2021 (www.gov.ie)

In relation to organised sport,  there will a maximum 50% spectator capacity at indoor sporting events. As with previous guidance spectators at these events must be fully seated.

Separately in the fitness and leisure industry, there will now be a requirement for a COVID pass (vaccination or recovery). Swimming pools are currently excluded from this requirement.

Sports should also monitor the various updates in relation to international travel with a number of changes having come into effect yesterday Sunday 5^th 2021.

Further details on travel requirements can be found here. gov.ie – New rules for travelling to Ireland (www.gov.ie)

Should you have any queries on the above please do not hesitate to contact the NGB, High Performance or Participation Units for assistance.