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It will be at least six weeks before cases of Covid-19 drop to around 100 a day, according to the Chair of NPHET's Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group. Professor Philip Nolan said that while case numbers and hospitalisations have reduced, the numbers are still...

Phased reopening of schools set to begin in March but outdoor gatherings to remain banned. Schools will begin their phased reopening from the start of March but Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions will remain in place at least until April under the Government’s latest plan...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government is looking at a continuation of a high level of restrictions to the Easter period. He said that remains to be determined by Government, which is revising the Living with Covid Plan, adding that the week commencing 20...

Up to 4,000 children with additional educational needs will return to in-person education today as special schools throughout the country reopen their doors. Under a plan agreed between the Department of Education and teacher and SNA trade unions, 124 special schools...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the country has some way to go before the current level of restrictions can be eased, adding the Government would bring "greater clarity" on this towards the middle of this month. Speaking on his way into Cabinet, Mr Martin warned...