If you are a close contact yet have received a COVID-19 vaccine. You do not need to restrict your movements or be tested for COVID-19 if it is more than:
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7 days after your 2nd Pfizer-BioNTech dose
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14 days after your 2nd Moderna dose
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14 days after the Janssen vaccine
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15 days after your 2nd AstraZeneca dose
These conditions vary if you have been in close contact with someone in your household (see below).
Rules for Fully Vaccinated Household Contacts ie.
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Anyone who lives or sleeps in the same home
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People sharing living accommodation (a kitchen or bathroom)
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Sexual partners
The Rules If Someone In Your Household Tests Positive
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Stay at home for 5 days, contact HSE and await a text message
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Do 3 antigen tests with 2 days in between each test