Essential workers are those providing the services below. Physical attendance at workplaces is only permitted where such services can only be provided in person and cannot be delivered remotely. Essential workers do not include administrative and other support for such businesses and services unless specified in section 13 and the physical presence of a worker is required.
1. Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fishing, animal welfare and related services
2. Manufacturing
3. Supply, repair and installation of machinery and equipment
4. Electricity, gas, water, sewage and waste management
5. Construction and development
6. Wholesale and retail trade
7. Transport, storage and communications
8. Accommodation and food services
9. Information and communications
10. Financial and legal activities
11. Professional, scientific and technical activities
12. Rental and leasing activities
13. Administrative and support activities
14. Public administration, emergency services and defence
15. Human health and social work activities
16. Education
17. Community and voluntary services
18. Diplomatic missions and consular affairs
The data is collected from Department of the Taoiseach .Published on 14 October 2020
and last updated on 2 February 2021.