Like most countries in the world, Ireland has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by introducing travel restrictions as well as regulations and guidelines for meetings including conferences. We do not intend to introduce any extra rules or requirements for Symposium participants, but we will apply the regulations that are required of us at the time of the Symposium. It is your responsibility to make sure that you can satisfy these. We have set up this page to give participants the information that they need.

It is important to note that these rules have changed a number of times over the past year and will likely change again before May. We expect and hope that the situation will be more relaxed by May but of course we cannot make any firm prediction. We will keep this webpage updated as and when changes occur.

International Travel Information (updated 6th March)

The current Irish Government advice and requirements for international visitors to Ireland can be found here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/77952-government-advice-on-international-travel/#travelling-to-ireland

Since 6th of March, there are no COVID-related restrictions on travel to or within Ireland. Bear in mind there may still be requirements that you have to fulfill to return to your home country at the end of the meeting.

If you need a negative COVID-19 test for your return journey to re-enter your home country, there is a test centre at Dublin airport providing tests for travel. Antigen tests with results in <1 hour, PCR tests with results in <1 day. More info from Dublin Airport website.

Participation in the Symposium (updated 28th February)

Here is a link to current COVID-related restrictions in Ireland, from a government-sponsored information website:
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/covid19/living_with_covid19_plan.html

New rules came into force on 28th of February, removing almost all restrictions on social and business gatherings. The legal requirement to wear a face covering no longer applies. You should continue to use a face covering on public transport and in healthcare settings.

If you are unsure about any point, please follow these links to the government documents with the definitive information.