The issue of travel advice is becoming a joke. While the Taoiseach is in here answering questions on it, outside the Tánaiste has basically asked what is the point publishing a green list at all if the continuous advice is to refrain from non-essential travel. The mixed messages on this issue have been pointed out by my colleague, Deputy Duncan Smith. For a significant period of time now we have pointed out that people should be tested when they arrive and again within 14 days. I am beginning to wonder who is Taoiseach. I refer to the message from the Taoiseach today on a green list being published. According to the media, his ministerial colleagues have stated that it will be published this evening but outside the House the Tánaiste said that because of the advice being given and because of the mixed messaging, he does not see any point in the publication of a green list in relation to travel. Which is it? Is it what the Taoiseach says in here or is it what the Tánaiste says outside?

Time is up, Deputy Kelly.

There are two issues. The Government will decide on that this evening. I have said from the outset that we have postponed this. The publication of a green list was articulated some time ago. In terms of the challenges of living with Covid-19 and getting the balance right, the Government will decide on the matter.

Will the decision be made by the Taoiseach or the Tánaiste?

The Government will decide. In terms of testing, on other occasions Deputy Kelly will advocate adherence to the advice of NPHET, public health and so on. It is not in favour of a systemic testing regime at airports. It believes it could do more damage than good. We might have different views on the matter but ultimately Government has to decide. From a layperson's perspective it might appear obvious to test but there are all sorts of implications and complications arising from that, such as false positives, false negatives and so on.

That is the reason for testing twice.

It also would have a huge impact on testing and contract tracing operations.

Time is up.

The question is whether it is better to have contact tracing and testing deployed elsewhere, which we are doing at the moment.

Will the green list be published this evening? Will there be a green list, or not?

Time is up. I call Deputy Cian O'Callaghan.