The Government is to fly Irish residents stranded in Britain due to a travel ban home.
Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, along with Transport Minister Eamon Ryan, have said at least two consular flights will be chartered from the UK.
The flights will also be accessible to Irish-bound passengers, who are transiting through British airports, who have become stranded.
However there will be no access to people living in Britain who were planning short trips to Ireland for Christmas.
The department says this is because of the ongoing travel ban due to public health concerns.
They will fly on Tuesday evening and be operated by Irish airlines.
At least one flight will depart from London, while the other airport will be decided by the demand from those who contact the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The flights are open to Irish residents and transiting passengers only.
Consular teams have also identified "a small number" of Irish residents who are stranded in Britain after taking short trips in their vehicles.
Arrangements are being made with ferry companies to give these residents "exceptional access" to ferry services, that are currently only for freight, to return home.
It says anyone eligible to travel on these flights and ferries should call the Department of Foreign Affairs dedicated assistance line on +353-1-613-1700.
It is not possible to book these through any other route.
The situation regarding further flights will be kept under review, it adds.
While anyone who travels from Britain, or has travelled in recent days, should self-isolate for 14-days.
