Adrian Cumming of the RAI says the differing guidelines have led to "confusion" and "envy".

Junior Minister Martin Heydon says farming has become even more isolating for some due to covid-restrictions.

There'll be no time limits for customers - with an app to allow businesses to check customers' Digital Covid Certs.

The sector faced a number of outbreaks during the pandemic.

Case numbers have been increasing across the country.

Strict Covid-19 screening will be in place, and all visitors will be required to wear PPE throughout.

At present, close contacts of someone with Covid 19 can get a PCR test to see if they’ve contracted the virus.

Staff at childcare facilities in the East, Northeast and West of the country will also being involved in the scheme.