Level 5

Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until 5 April at the earliest, with a few exceptions. Micheál Martin has said that Ireland will remain in Level 5 restrictions, with three exceptions. Schools will reopen from 1 March for Leaving Cert students, and the youngest primary school children. This will be closely monitored, with fifth […]

Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until 5 April at the earliest, with a few exceptions. Micheál Martin has said that Ireland will remain in Level 5 restrictions, with three exceptions. Schools will reopen from 1 March for Leaving Cert students, and the youngest primary school children. This will be closely monitored, with fifth […]

5 years ago

Varadkar says a “short period” of lockdown restrictions may be needed in January or February

“A short period of enhanced restrictions may well be necessary in January or February, though we should try and avoid it being a prolonged one.” Leo Varadkar has said that a “short period” of lockdown restrictions may be needed in January or February, and that the Government should ease restrictions on 1 December. Ireland is […]

“A short period of enhanced restrictions may well be necessary in January or February, though we should try and avoid it being a prolonged one.” Leo Varadkar has said that a “short period” of lockdown restrictions may be needed in January or February, and that the Government should ease restrictions on 1 December. Ireland is […]

5 years ago

Flights home from abroad are not necessarily essential, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin said that Christmas flights home to Ireland should not always be deemed “essential”, and discussed the potential of extending Level 5 restrictions on 1 December. Some flights home to Ireland from abroad are not necessarily “essential travel”, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. In an interview with Virgin Media on Friday, Martin discussed all […]

Micheál Martin said that Christmas flights home to Ireland should not always be deemed “essential”, and discussed the potential of extending Level 5 restrictions on 1 December. Some flights home to Ireland from abroad are not necessarily “essential travel”, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin. In an interview with Virgin Media on Friday, Martin discussed all […]

5 years ago

Micheál Martin confirms Level 5 restrictions will not be lifted early

The restrictions will remain in place until 1 December at least. Micheál Martin has confirmed that the current Level 5 restrictions will not be lifted early, despite the numbers decreasing over the past number of days. Martin confirmed the news when talking to Fianna Fáil on Wednesday evening, according to reports. This comes after Tony […]

The restrictions will remain in place until 1 December at least. Micheál Martin has confirmed that the current Level 5 restrictions will not be lifted early, despite the numbers decreasing over the past number of days. Martin confirmed the news when talking to Fianna Fáil on Wednesday evening, according to reports. This comes after Tony […]

5 years ago

Level 5 restrictions in place in Ireland as people are urged to remain home

There will be an increased Garda presence on roads around the country. Ireland’s highest level of public health measures came into effect at midnight on Wednesday and will be in place for a period of six weeks. The government said the action is based on current public health advice and the deteriorating situation with Covid-19 […]

There will be an increased Garda presence on roads around the country. Ireland’s highest level of public health measures came into effect at midnight on Wednesday and will be in place for a period of six weeks. The government said the action is based on current public health advice and the deteriorating situation with Covid-19 […]

5 years ago