Level 5

Sign in

Level 5

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>England's reopening of shops, gyms, and outdoor bars — such as this impromptu set-up at Old Compton St in Soho — add to our frustration at the lack of progress here in Ireland. Picture: Jonathan Brady/PA</p>

comment-analysis

It's shambolic, it's a mess — and we can't even go out for a drink

Our envy at the lifting of restrictions across the water is only adding to our disquiet about Ireland's vaccine rollout

<p>The single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine is likely to prove very popular, but government sources said offering people a choice was 'not practical'. Picture: Timothy D Easley, Pool</p>

news

People will not be able to choose what vaccine they want, Government warns

<p>Fachtna O’Reilly was told in Cork District Court that he faced jail and/or a fine if he didn't take action to cut noise at the properties, but yesterday the High Court overturned that order. File photo: Michael MacSweeney</p>

munster

Residents disappointed as High Court quashes noise order on 'party central' landlord

Income taxes play starring role to bolster finances in March, exchequer returns to show

economy

Income taxes play starring role to bolster finances in March, exchequer returns to show

Coronavirus - Fri Mar 26, 2021

news

Staff at quarantine hotel are missing Covid tests 'due to narrow timeframe'

Terry Prone: It's 25 weeks on, and now I'm firing frozen food at the tiles. How's your lockdown going?

Coronavirus - Tue Mar 30, 2021

'Strong view' that more countries need to be added to mandatory quarantine list

Countries including Poland, the Netherlands, and France are believed to be among those under consideration for addition to the list

Sun, 04 Apr, 2021

Gardaí clear large crowds from Cork public parks and amenities over the weekend

Gardaí clear large crowds from Cork public parks and amenities over the weekend

Video footage shared widely on social media showed crowds partying in a tunnel under Cork's Tramore Rd

Sun, 04 Apr, 2021

Marian Keyes' life in lockdown: The postman and DHL driver are my closest friends

Marian Keyes' life in lockdown: The postman and DHL driver are my closest friends

Author Marian Keyes writes about her day-to-day experience in lockdown, from doomscrolling on Twitter to writing a novel in between bouts of distraction (and snacking)

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Government's plan to reopen Ireland under renewed pressure

Government's plan to reopen Ireland under renewed pressure

The government is now facing potential shortfalls in vaccination doses and legal questions surrounding the mandatory quarantining system

Thu, 01 Apr, 2021

Teachers and gardaí 'shocked and dismayed' at changes to vaccine rollout plan

Teachers and gardaí 'shocked and dismayed' at changes to vaccine rollout plan

Travel within your county, GAA training, and an overhaul of the vaccine rollout were announced yesterday

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021

Civilian enforcers are a way out of lockdown, business groups say

Civilian enforcers are a way out of lockdown, business groups say

Enhanced role for the HSA also suggested as Cabinet considers how to reopen Irish society and economy safely

Tue, 30 Mar, 2021

'Life is passing us by': Our readers tell us how they feel about lockdown restrictions

'Life is passing us by': Our readers tell us how they feel about lockdown restrictions

Ahead of the Cabinet's decision on the easing of lockdown measures, Irish Examiner readers told us how the restrictions have affected their lives, and what they would like to change

Sun, 28 Mar, 2021

Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe

Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe

Health official warns against socialising on St Patrick's Day, while immunity expert explains why AstraZeneca jab was suspended

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

'It could take six weeks before daily Covid-19 cases drop to 200'

'It could take six weeks before daily Covid-19 cases drop to 200'

Some elements of restrictions are likely to remain in place until the end of the year, according to Dr Ronan Glynn

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021

'The public has been lost': Fine Gael TDs warn Government

'The public has been lost': Fine Gael TDs warn Government

A number of Fine Gael members have voiced their dissatisfaction with the level of communication between the Government and the public in recent weeks, with TDs warning that "the public has been lost".

Mon, 01 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Oct 23, 2020

Data does not show a knife crime epidemic, according to Garda Commissioner

Drew Harris insists the perception of large numbers of young people carrying knives is not borne out by the statistics

Fri, 26 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Feb 23, 2021

Taoiseach pleas for compliance with Covid-19 restrictions as lockdown extended until April 5

The new strategy has come in for criticism for the lack of specific dates for reopening society.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jan 18, 2021

Irish businesses cry out for a shot in the arm as the lockdown rumbles on

Retailers, builders, hoteliers, publicans, and restaurateurs are calling for much more clarity and support from the Government, with confirmation that the country is staying in lockdown — at least until early April — threatening meaningful economic ...

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Cabinet agrees to extend Level 5 lockdown until April 5

Cabinet agrees to extend Level 5 lockdown until April 5

Cabinet will meet this lunchtime to sign off on the latest extension to Ireland's level 5 lockdown

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

Celebrity Sightings In Mexico - February 18, 2021

Sit! Stay! Puppy training may be the only way to cope with that ten-gallon eejit, Ted Cruz

US senator Ted Cruz swanned off to sunny Cancún in Mexico leaving his poor little dog in his freezing home, looking sadly out the window at photographers, writes Terry Prone

Mon, 22 Feb, 2021

'We had to watch through a window to just look at her lying there taking her last breath'

'We had to watch through a window to just look at her lying there taking her last breath'

Bereaved relatives tell Neil Michael the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the deaths of their loved ones in Carechoice Nursing Home, Ballynoe

Sat, 20 Feb, 2021

CC GOVERNMENT BUIDLINGS

Security fence set up at health minister's home as Government denies confusion over lockdown

A security fence has been erected outside health minister Stephen Donnelly's home after "a number of incidents" prompted security concerns.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2021

car insurances

Allianz blames drop in profits on claims for Covid closures

The company said lower demand for car and travel insurance played a part also

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Feb 4, 2021

Dublin Airport sees lowest passenger numbers in 27 years

Dublin Airport’s passenger numbers declined by 78% to under 7.4m last year due to Covid-19

Fri, 19 Feb, 2021

FRANCE-TOURISM-LODGING-AIRBNB

Airbnb: 'No evidence' platform is facilitating lockdown breaches

Cork senator had claimed properties in rural areas are being rented for parties and drinking binges

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

Nphet warns against any widescale reopening of society in March

Nphet warns against any widescale reopening of society in March

Despite reporting no new deaths today from Covid 19, Dr Ronan Glynn said a phased return to education and re-opening of health services are the only safe options

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Garda T2 Covid Check

Gardaí seek travel prosecutions after Drew Harris orders crackdown

Garda Commissioner directed a tougher approach at the weekend, whereby international passengers deemed by gardaí as not engaging in essential travel would be liable to criminal prosecution, in addition to a fine.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

FRANCE-TOURISM-LODGING-AIRBNB

Cork senator: Airbnb 'running amok' during level 5 restrictions

Property rental website facilitating parties and binge drinking and should be taken down, Senator Tim Lombard says

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Terry Prone: We forget pivotal chapters in our history, and fail to learn from them

Terry Prone: We forget pivotal chapters in our history, and fail to learn from them

What's fascinating about Ida Milne's book is its emphasis on our amnesia about a plague that killed 50 millions people, writes Terry Prone

Mon, 15 Feb, 2021

Irish Examiner view: We have no choice but to play the long game with Covid

Irish Examiner view: We have no choice but to play the long game with Covid

Speculation and half-cocked analysis only add to the uncertainty

Sat, 13 Feb, 2021

Taoiseach warns of level-5 restrictions for at least next two months

Taoiseach warns of level-5 restrictions for at least next two months

Micheál Martin was speaking in Cork on Friday as he visited a public vaccination centre which has been built in City Hall to facilitate mass vaccination when more vaccines arrive

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

Little patient at dentist office.

Irish booking dental appointments in Tenerife to get around travel rules

Dental receptionist in Tenerife says young people making appointments 'clearly just want a holiday'

Fri, 12 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon May 18, 2020

Doubt cast on plans to reopen construction sites on March 5

“Looking at the data that’s in front of us, we need the epidemiological situation to improve and continue to improve," said the Deputy CMO

Tue, 09 Feb, 2021

Gardaí fine man in Cork for presenting fake essential worker letter

Gardaí fine man in Cork for presenting fake essential worker letter

Gardaí have had the power to issue €100 fines for non-essential travel since January 11

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021

Dublin councillors defend leaflet drops during 'stay-at-home' Covid guidelines

Dublin councillors defend leaflet drops during 'stay-at-home' Covid guidelines

The leaflet, which include Mr Lawlor's picture, as well a picture of TD for the area, Colm Brophy, and MEP Frances Fitzgerald, highlights social welfare supports available for families and pensioners.

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021

School stock

Taoiseach warns Covid restrictions set to continue with February return of schools in doubt

Micheál Martin has warned there is a 'clear horizon' of Covid-19 restrictions continuing into next month

Thu, 21 Jan, 2021

Taoiseach warns that Covid-19 restrictions could continue well into February

Taoiseach warns that Covid-19 restrictions could continue well into February

'We have some distance to go, and the recent increase in deaths show the devastation of this virus,' Mr Martin told a meeting of his party

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Level 5 lockdown to be extended as Varadkar predicts slow reopening of society

Level 5 lockdown to be extended as Varadkar predicts slow reopening of society

Delivery schedule of AstraZeneca vaccine is still not known, despite claims to the contrary by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Garda stock

Gardaí issued over 300 fines over the weekend

Gardaí break up road bowling event attended by at least 50 people in North Cork and fine man from Westmeath at checkpoint in West Cork

Tue, 19 Jan, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf (Thursday 7th January)

Paul Hosford: Something went wrong somewhere in dealing with Covid-19

With the country now in a third and sustained lockdown, the questions of 'what went wrong?' and 'how did we get here?' have resurfaced.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2021

Thoughtful woman looking out the window

Irish Examiner view: Don’t ignore mental health pandemic

The language of a crisis is never reassuring.

Mon, 04 Jan, 2021

Shoppers in Cork make last trips before level 5 lockdown

Shoppers in Cork make last trips before level 5 lockdown

Non-essential retail is to shut from 6pm on Thursday, with many shoppers making last-minute stops to buy and return Christmas presents and to prepare for the weeks ahead

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus

Irish Examiner view: Time to rally in final push to beat virus

Not the year-end we had planned as we head back into level 5 lockdown

Thu, 31 Dec, 2020

'These are tumultuous times, Government has to respond' warns McGrath

'These are tumultuous times, Government has to respond' warns McGrath

Intention is for schools to reopen next week as planned as country braces for level 5

Wed, 30 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Sat Dec 26, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Restrictions and vaccines both sides of the same coin

This has been a Christmas like no other in living memory. Unavoidable restrictions made a bonhomie-as-usual holiday impossible.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Tue Aug 18, 2020

Irish Examiner view: No option but to follow guidelines

Last Monday we marked the winter solstice which, in the Northern hemisphere, was the shortest, darkest, day of the year. The sun, if it appeared at all, was at its most southerly position, directly overhead at the faraway Tropic of Capricorn.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2020

'Lives should come before livelihood' - Businesses react to Level 5 restrictions

'Lives should come before livelihood' - Businesses react to Level 5 restrictions

Many business owners sanguine as Christmas Eve sees the return of Level 5 restrictions, but hospitality industry organisations warn of job losses from "financial body blow"

Tue, 22 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri Nov 27, 2020

Covid-19: Note of hope as limits eased for Christmas

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces country to move to level 3 on Tuesday, with more than 30,000 people returning to work

Sat, 28 Nov, 2020

Taoiseach says level 5 will be reimposed if Covid cases spiral over Christmas

Taoiseach says level 5 will be reimposed if Covid cases spiral over Christmas

There is a need to balance the economic, social, and mental wellbeing of people, says Micheál Martin, adding that Government 'will not be slow to act again'

Fri, 27 Nov, 2020