The Taoiseach has said he believes that people can look forward to an earlier lifting of restrictions and that this will possibly happen next week. The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is set to meet this afternoon to discuss the possible easing of Covid-19 measures. As per the RTÉ report, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said … Read more
The Department of Health has reported an additional 14,555 new PCR-confirmed cases of Covid-19, also 5,406 positive antigen tests logged through the HSE portal on Friday. The number of people hospitalised with the virus stands at 940, which is a reduction of 80 since yesterday. 89 are being treated in intensive care, which is up … Read more
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has confirmed reintroduction of Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) following the latest implementation of Covid restrictions in Ireland. Taoiseach Micheál Martin had yesterday announced more strict measures such as closing of night clubs in order to prevent further spread of Covid in the society. “I know many workers will be … Read more
The Cabinet has approved to make mask wearing mandatory for pupils from third class throughout the country as part of Covid fight. The advice has come into effect from today and will be reviewed by mid of February 2022, the government said. The Cabinet has also approved mask wearing for children aged nine years and … Read more
The government has given permission to reopen nightclubs in the country from today. The move is part of the earlier proposed reopening plans of the government, where majority of the restrictions to be eased from October 22. Minister for Culture Catherine Martin confirmed that nightclubs will be able to return with 100% capacity. The clubs … Read more