Children are encouraged to do one kind deed instead. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has declared today, Thursday 24 March to be a “no homework day” for the children of Ireland. In an address from Washington, the Fianna Fáil leader said that Ireland would mark National Confidence Day by rewarding its children with an afternoon off, […]
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It’s understood that Mr. Martin is self-isolating and feeling well. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has tested positive for Covid-19. He is currently in Washington DC for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. He will now no longer be able to meet with US president Joe Biden in person on Thursday as part of the traditional shamrock ceremony at The […]
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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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NPHET will meet on Thursday to discuss the situation. Rules around the wearing of face masks in retail settings, schools, and on public transport could be dropped in the coming days. The Government looks set to make mask-wearing optional, issuing guidelines instead of keeping it mandatory. The requirement to wear face masks in certain settings […]
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The situation is under “constant review”. The government is next set to decide if the country is in a position to ease the remaining Covid-19 rules in place. On 21 January, we saw the last of Ireland’s harsh restrictions finally lifted, but two remain in place. Firstly, mask-wearing is required in certain settings including retail, […]
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Some restrictions such as wearing masks are set to remain for another while. Micheál Martin has said that it is very possible that changes to Covid restrictions could be coming next week, and that more restrictions could be lifted by the end of January. The Taoiseach made the comments on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio […]
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