The new rules for passengers arriving in Ireland came into effect on Sunday.

The measures were due to be implemented on Friday, but were delayed by Government.

The testing trial has detected two cases of the virus among staff at care homes nationwide.

Some experts are warning the public that antigen tests are not a 'magic bullet' to bring Covid 19 under control by itself.

Along with a ticket, attendees need a covid digital cert and a negative antigen test.