Full details and dates of the restrictions to be eased with first changes coming next week
Here’s a detailed timeline. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors such as retail and on public transport, however, they will be scrapped in private […]
4 years ago
CONFIRMED: Clubs and offices to reopen in October, Covid passes to be scrapped, masks to remain
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed all of the restrictions set to ease over the next two months. Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that all sectors including clubs and offices will reopen in October. Addressing the country on Tuesday evening he also confirmed that mask-wearing and other public health measures will remain in place in certain sectors […]
4 years ago
Archbishop of Dublin renews advice for parishes to postpone Communions and Confirmations until September
“I find it difficult to explain, or justify, that it is only parents of children receiving the sacraments who cannot be trusted to observe these guidelines.” Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell has renewed advice for parishes to postpone Communions and Confirmations until September. The Archbishop wrote to priests in his archdiocese to advise them to proceed […]
5 years ago
Archbishop says prevention of communions and confirmations is “irrational” and “discriminatory”
“There was even a big bash in the Merrion with 50 people at it with political leaders involved.” The Archbishop of Dublin has said that the prevention of communions and confirmations by Government is “irrational” and “discriminatory”, adding that he believes current rules “defy common sense”. Archbishop Dermot Farrell said that while he has advised parishes […]
5 years ago
“Deep disappointment” and “anger” over postponement of religious ceremonies, says Archbishop
“The manner of communication in this case was “grossly disrespectful”. There is “deep disappointment” and “anger” over the government’s postponement of religious ceremonies, Archbishop Eamon Martin has said. He made the comments following the government confirming on its website that baptisms, first holy communions and confirmations should not take place at this time, due to […]
5 years ago
Calls for Communions and Confirmations to be cancelled amid Delta variant concerns
Communions and confirmations are due to resume from 5 July. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has appealed to bishops in the Mid-West to postpone Communions and Confirmations due to concerns about the number of cases of Covid-19 in the region. The recommendation was issued to parishes in Tipperary, Clare, and Limerick in a letter from […]
5 years ago