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Doctor awaiting surgery released from quarantine
Summary
A Canadian medical doctor who had flown back to Ireland from Canada to undergo urgent tonsil surgery was released from mandatory hotel quarantine after a High Court hearing. The doctor, who had been working in Irish hospitals for several years, had challenged the legality of his detention under Article 40 of the Constitution, arguing that he was exempt from quarantine because of his medical condition. He had returned to Ireland after a flare‑up of a tonsil problem that required surgery by a Dublin consultant. He had tested negative for Covid‑19 before arrival and was told he would have to stay in a hotel for up to 14 days because Canada is a designated country. His appeal against the quarantine order was dismissed, but the court found the matter moot after his release and adjourned the case for a later hearing. The only remaining issue is the cost of the proceedings.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Doctor awaiting surgery released from quarantine. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- Friday June 11th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-06-15 Publication
Why: This, the court heard, was because he had returned to Ireland to undergo surgery. Court evidence reported by CNI
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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