North Mayo firm confirms three specialist workers from UK have tested positive for Covid-19

A north Mayo-based company has confirmed that three contractors who travelled from the UK to work with them have tested positive for the Covid-19.

Vermilion Exploration and Production Ireland Ltd, based in Belmullet, said in a statement that it brought in 70 specialist workers to support maintenance works at Bellanaboy Bridge Gas Terminal.

The company said that it “pro-actively” tests all “non-Irish specialist contractors” when they arrive into the country and must test negative before beginning work.

“All of these individuals are required to restrict their movements and follow public health guidance when not at work,” the statement outlined.

“Three individuals, all of whom are asymptomatic, were tested in the same day they arrived in Ireland and restricted their movements awaiting their results,” it added.