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...
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Some schools could be forced to close after sanitiser recalled due to possible health concerns
Some schools could be forced to close early today after one of the hand sanitisers currently in use in educational facilities was recalled due to possible public health concerns. Late last night, the Department of Agriculture issued a product recall for ViraPro hand...
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...
Pubs and restaurants may face Christmas restrictions
Pubs and restaurants may be facing the prospects of not being able to reopen their doors to indoor customers for Christmas. Under Level 3, restaurants, cafes and bars can only remain open for takeaway and delivery and outdoor dining or service to a maximum of 15...
Keeping Children Entertained Halloween 2020
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. We should prepare children for a new version of Halloween rather than disappoint them...
Essential Retail & Services Breakdown – Level 5 of The Plan for Living with COVID-19
In line with the government's plan to move to Level 5 of The Plan for Living with COVID-19, only ‘Essential Retail’ and ‘Essential Services’ will continue to operate. The following is the breakdown for essential retail & services Essential Retail Retailers with...
Fines for breaching Covid-19 rules on Cabinet agenda
The Cabinet will consider a number of measures arising from the decision to move the country to Level 5 restrictions from midnight tomorrow for six weeks. Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien will bring a memo to Government to introduce a ban on evictions for renters...
Tyre Safety Month
Tyre Safety Month takes place in October annually. October is chosen as it coincides with the weather disimproving, nights getting darker and roads becoming frosty or icey. This year’s Tyre Safety campaign focuses on the three key areas of routine tyre maintenance;...
Support Bubble Breakdown
What a support bubble is To support those who risk isolation, a ‘social bubble’ will apply for the duration of Level 5. In certain situations , you can form a bubble with 1 other household (of any size). You can then act as one extended household. You must still keep...
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March Newsletter 2023…
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Seachtain na Gaeilge From the 01st to the 17th March 2023
The biggest Irish language festival in Ireland and the...
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023…
World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be...
Pancake Tuesday 21.02.2023
Pancake Tuesday is the perfect time to get creative in the...
National Tree Week Ireland March 19th to 26th 2023
National Tree Week is the designated week for tree...
