Pubs and shops are facing ongoing closure during the Christmas period unless the number of new coronavirus infections decreases significantly during the second lockdown. According to the former Taoiseach appointee Leo Varadkar, the virus’ R …
The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has defended the Government’s decision not to introduce Level 5 restrictions sooner. Speaking on RTE’s Claire Byrne Live, Minister Donnelly said the latest restrictions which will last 6 weeks …
The Taoiseach Micheal Martin has said that the country could face similar restrictions to those announced last night in 2021. Speaking following last night’s Level 5 announcement, Martin said that we can’t rule out similar …
Ireland will enter Level 5 restrictions from Wednesday at midnight and it’ll be joined soon after by neighbouring Wales as they try and curtail the spread of covid there too. Wales is set to impose …
Italy and Belgium will impose tougher restrictions as the coronavirus crisis worsens Europe-wide. Both countries are facing mounting numbers of cases, just like most of the European continent and the world at large. The Belgian …
The Cabinet has agreed to restore the Pandemic Unemployment Payment to €350 per week. It is understood that Ministers agreed to the package as the country is set to move into tighter Covid-19 restrictions from …
The Department of Health have confirmed that there has been 1,031 cases over the past 24 hours. In an announcement the Department also confirmed 0 further Covid-19 related deaths. The latest figures now brings the …
Northern Ireland has reported 820 new infections over the past 24h. The total number of infections there now stands at 28,040. Local health authorities have also reported six additional Covid-19-related deaths. Tell us your thoughts …
Wales is set to impose a ‘firebreak’ lockdown in a desperate attempt to combat coronavirus. The new lockdown conditions will come into effect at 6pm this Friday, and will remain for 17 days. Most businesses …
The Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has confirmed that the Government will introduce further Covid-19 restrictions today. Speaking to RTE’s This Week in Politics programme, Harris said the whole country will see further restrictions …
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