The Defence Forces are likely to have a major role in the transporting of people to hotels for mandatory quarantining, under plans currently being drawn up.

It is also expected that they will be involved in getting the hotels ready through their expert knowledge of logistics and experience of quickly setting up camps.

The Defence Forces are also likely assist in operating the computer system that will underpin the mandatory quarantine process.

However, the day to day running of the hotels will be carried out by a private security firm. The legislation to allow for the quarantining of arrivals from 33 countries has been passed by the Dáil and Seanad but it must still be signed by the President.

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Yellen says Biden COVID bill to fuel 'very strong' US recovery

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US journalist arrested while covering protest goes on trial

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Iowa Dems ponder strategies amid GOP-forced voting changes

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CDC: Fully-vaccinated people can gather without masks, should still cover face in public

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These women have won the most medals in Olympic history

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Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill

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‘Choose to Challenge’: International Women’s Day 2021 theme

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Embiid, Simmons to miss All-Star Game over contact tracing

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US states look to step up wolf kills, pushed by Republicans

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