I’m from the Republic of Ireland, but currently living in the U.K. I’ve had a very traumatic upsetting year (my baby was stillborn early in lockdown) and haven’t been able to see my family in Ireland for support. It’s been really tough on all of us. They’re desperate to see my 4 year old daughter and it’s breaking their hearts not being able to support us through our tough times.
So, I was thinking - Would it be breaking the rules if we all travelled to Northern Ireland and met up there? They’re not far from the border so could drive up easily, and I could fly over for one night with my DD without having to quarantine on return.
I don’t want to do anything that’s breaking the rules, but I can’t figure out any other way to see each other. If I fly over to them I would have to isolate there for two weeks, but I can’t afford to take two weeks off work (self employed). If they fly over here they get their corona benefit money stopped for two weeks, which they are relying on. But they seem to be allowed to drive to the north with no issues.
Please be kind - I’ve stuck religiously to the rules so far and won’t do anything that’s not allowed. Just exploring the possibilities, and am so confused by all the guidance.