The limit for contactless payments will be increased to €50 by April 1, in an effort to reduce the use of cash.
The coronavirus is known to survive on surfaces for a yet undetermined timespan, so avoiding physical contact with cash is seen as a method to reduce the risk of infection.
There are now almost 1,900 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.
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