Mask-wearing is set to be voluntary from next Monday. Government leaders have decided to lift almost all remaining Covid restrictions. Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, and Minister Eamon Ryan have agreed on advice made by NPHET to drop rules around mask-wearing and restrictions in schools. The final decision will be made by Cabinet this morning. […]
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The restrictions are likely to stay in place until February. The 8pm closing time for pubs and restaurants will remain in place until the end of next week, and likely until next month, Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan has said. It comes as Cabinet will meet today to sign off on changes to the rules […]
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It will be considered by the Cabinet on Wednesday. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts and Media Catherine Martin is to seek Government approval to publish a new bill regarding harmful content online. If approved, The Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill will establish a new media commission, and an Online Safety Commissioner will be appointed. […]
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The drugs are used in the treatment of high-risk people. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is seeking Government approval for the purchase of Covid antiviral pills worth €90 million. Minister Donnelly will discuss the topic at today’s Cabinet meeting, RTÉ reports. These new antiviral pills for Covid are used in the treatment of high-risk adults. […]
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Negative tests will be required from Friday on. All travellers entering Ireland will be required to present a negative Covid test, Cabinet has agreed. Everyone entering the country must present a “professionally administered” antigen test completed within 48 hours before arrival or a PCR test carried out 72 hours prior to arrival, RTE reports. The Department […]
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“We’re taking measures to keep people safe and slow down the spread of this variant.” Government leaders are meeting with Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan and other senior members of NPHET this evening ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. They are set to consider the findings from NPHET’s epidemiological team, who have been […]
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