The government's being accused of "incompetence" for failing to have legislation prepared for mandatory quarantine in hotels.
It announced the measure last week for those arriving from Brazil, South Africa, or arrivals who don't have a negative PCR test.
But Cabinet heard yesterday the process will be delayed for weeks as legislation needs to be drawn up.
Labour Party leader Alan Kelly says it's a "colossal error":
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