The Houses of the Oireachtas has said antigen tests will not be provided free to TDs and Senators.
That's despite Business Committee members being briefed this morning politicians would have access to free testing.
The Oireachtas - which is independent of Government - says free tests will be provided to staff who have to be on site such as ushers, caterers and others.
TDs and Senators will still be required to pay for antigen testing.
UPDATE: The Whips of the three Government parties have written to the Ceann Comhairle insisting they cover the full cost of the antigen tests for their politicians and staff
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) November 18, 2021
NEW: Free antigen tests are to be made available to TDs and Senators and their staff from next week
— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) November 18, 2021
Fine Gael TD Neale Richmond has said he'll continue to pay for his until everyone has free access to them.
