Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has urged more employers to use antigen testing, but not as a substitute for other public health precautions.
Launching an updated "Work Safely Protocol" to assist employers in reopening safely, Leo Varadkar also confirmed that vaccination will remain voluntary.
He said the Protocol will guide employers on how to manage unvaccinated workers. Today's document incorporates the latest public health advice, and contains guidelines on antigen testing, vaccinations and ventilation to assist employers in reopening the economy while keeping workers and customers safe.