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Taoiseach urges people to stick with Level 5 restrictions

The Taoiseach has appealed to people to continue to adhere to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions for the next three weeks. In a statement to mark the mid-point of the Level 5 restrictions, which were introduced on 22 October, Micheál Martin said data suggests that the...

Keeping Children Entertained during Halloween

As Level 5 restrictions to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 will prevent typical Halloween Festivities, it may be time to come up with alternative ways to celebrate Halloween.  

Risk of exposure to Covid-19 is 100 times higher than in June

The risk of someone being exposed to Covid-19 in Ireland is 100 times higher than it was in June. Public health officials are urging people to stay at home during Level 5 restrictions and to isolate or restrict their movements appropriately if they test positive for...

People asked to stay at home as Level 5 restrictions begins

The highest level of public health measures restricting people's movements and social interactions came into effect at midnight. Under Level 5 measures, people are asked to stay at home and to exercise within 5km from home. Non-essential retail and personal services...

€500 on-the-spot fines for breaches of restrictions

People who breach the Government's Covid-19 restrictions can be issued with an on-the-spot fine of up to €500 under legislation to be passed in the coming days, the Cabinet has agreed. The legislation will pave the way for proportionate fines for those who hold house...

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