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Anxious about life going ‘back to normal’? Expert advice for tackling the transition
Anxious about life going ‘back to normal’? Expert advice for tackling the transition
It’s OK to feel nervous as we enter the next phase of the pandemic

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Mon Jan 3, 2022
Talk of pandemic being over is 'premature', warns virologist
'Things are getting better, but the virus has by no means gone away'

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Shared Island initiative
Covid situation 'much better than feared', Fianna Fáil meeting hears
Mr Martin hinted at another reopening plan being published by the end of the week, this one being a plan for how the country will deal with Covid for all of 2022.

Wed, 19 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 12, 2022
Donnelly: Covid restrictions could be lifted as early as this weekend
The Minister for Health said in his view and in the view of the Government’s health advisors, the peak of the Omicron wave has now passed

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

CC CABINET MEETING
Taoiseach says Covid restrictions 'under constant review' but Varadkar insists no change until Jan 30
Earlier today, Leo Varadkar said that the Government are keen to improve their communications with the public and will not be changing or loosening plans announced last week

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

'Last time we had to do this, we didn’t open until June': New restrictions see some pubs close entirely
'Last time we had to do this, we didn’t open until June': New restrictions see some pubs close entirely
New restrictions see many well-known venues shut up shop for the foreseeable future

Mon, 20 Dec, 2021

Booster Jabs At City West Hotel
Covid booster rollout for 40-49 age group to begin today
In Cork, there will be three walk-in clinics open for those eligible, Cork City Hall, Mallow primary healthcare centre and Bantry primary care centre

Sun, 19 Dec, 2021

CC COVID BRIEFING
Will this Government ever learn to say no to Nphet?
When can we get on with simply living with Covid, rather than living in fear of whatever threat new variants will throw at us?

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Donohoe: Cabinet likely to sign off on further Covid restrictions
Donohoe: Cabinet likely to sign off on further Covid restrictions
The finance minister said given the threat posed by the Omicron variant, there is a need to “go further” than the Government had previously thought necessary to contain the spread of the virus

Thu, 16 Dec, 2021

New poll sees Sinn Féin extend its lead as most popular party
New poll sees Sinn Féin extend its lead as most popular party
Poll puts Mary Lou MacDonald's party 15 points ahead of both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

'The risk is just too high' - Taoiseach confirms further Covid restrictions for Christmas period
'The risk is just too high' - Taoiseach confirms further Covid restrictions for Christmas period
The new measures, which follow on from advice from Nphet earlier this afternoon, will remain in place until January

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

Stephen Donnelly's advice for children not to attend pantos ‘incomprehensible’
Stephen Donnelly's advice for children not to attend pantos ‘incomprehensible’
'The theatre is the safest place that children could go because it's a controlled environment'

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

CC HSE BRIEFING
4,607 new cases confirmed as Nphet raises concerns over infection rates and Omicron Covid variant
Sources said that NPHET gave a rationale for its advice that gatherings of children be avoided, with expectation the Cabinet will agree advice, but not regulations on Tuesday.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

New Covid Variant Sees Flights From Several African Countries To U.K. Suspended
Rozanne Stevens: South Africa unfairly blamed for new variant
I understand banning flights from countries that you see as a threat, but I have a duty to speak up and defend my country

Sun, 28 Nov, 2021

Irish shares hit as investors see Covid restrictions in Germany increasingly likely   
Irish shares hit as investors see Covid restrictions in Germany increasingly likely   
'The rapid rise in German cases does spell trouble for consumer spending'

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

4,181 new Covid cases confirmed as Coveney urges 'national effort' to avoid lockdown
4,181 new Covid cases confirmed as Coveney urges 'national effort' to avoid lockdown
Simon Covneney: 'If we have to act, to protect society and to protect our health system and hospitals, then of course, we will do that'

Sun, 21 Nov, 2021

'We need to act now to deal with this surge' - The Taoiseach's speech in full
'We need to act now to deal with this surge' - The Taoiseach's speech in full
The Taoiseach addressed the nation on Tuesday evening to announce changes to the current Covid-19 restrictions

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Working from home, midnight closing time for hospitality among measures announced by Taoiseach
Working from home, midnight closing time for hospitality among measures announced by Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that the rate of Covid in the country at present was 'simply too high'

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

People Before Profit
Government 'sleepwalking into a Christmas lockdown'
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said the Government had ignored advice around ventilation and had 'abandoned contact tracing and testing in our schools'" and had banked on vaccination alone ending the pandemic.'

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Jan 29, 2021
Government under pressure to tighten restrictions as Covid figures spiral
Taoiseach: 'Nothing can be ruled out' in relation to measures to reduce the spread of the virus 

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

No discussions yet about reimposing restrictions, Donnelly says as 3,428 cases reported
No discussions yet about reimposing restrictions, Donnelly says as 3,428 cases reported
There has been no discussion on reimposing restrictions and it is still too early to tell people whether they can or can't have Christmas parties says minister

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

'No guarantee' restrictions won't return after 'very concerning' rise in cases, says Martin
'No guarantee' restrictions won't return after 'very concerning' rise in cases, says Martin
"We now need to see a rapid roll-out of the vaccine boosters to healthcare workers to make up for lost time," an INMO spokesperson said

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021

Covid-19: 2,605 new cases as children account for one-fifth of infections
Covid-19: 2,605 new cases as children account for one-fifth of infections
The World Health Organisation's (WHO) special envoy on Covid has said Ireland should consider reintroducing local Covid-19 restrictions if the number of confirmed cases here continues to spike.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Public will not stand for shifting the goalposts of Ireland's 'freedom day'
Daniel McConnell: Public will not stand for shifting the goalposts of Ireland's 'freedom day'
Better answers are required of our leaders, who are seeking to impose restrictions on our free movement until the spring

Sat, 23 Oct, 2021

Aoife Moore: Anomalies abound in reopening guidelines
Aoife Moore: Anomalies abound in reopening guidelines
Confusion, incoherence and chaos abound with just days to go before nightclubs reopen 

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

Coronavirus - Thu Jan 28, 2021
Reopening: Antigen tests to be sent to close contacts of confirmed Covid cases
Stephen Donnelly has warned the full easing of all restrictions as had been planned from this Friday would result in a massive spike in hospital and ICU admissions

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Micheál Martin: 'No guarantee' society will reopen as planned on October 22
Micheál Martin: 'No guarantee' society will reopen as planned on October 22
Micheál Martin: 'It's very very important that the public at large realise that Covid is not gone'

Wed, 13 Oct, 2021

Australia Submarines
Australia to lift 18-month Covid-19 travel ban for its citizens next month
Australia has outlined plans to lift a pandemic ban on its vaccinated citizens travelling overseas from November. But no date has yet been set for welcoming international tourists back.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2021

Copper Face Jacks to reopen next month
Copper Face Jacks to reopen next month
From October 22 many Covid-19 safety restrictions will end

Fri, 17 Sep, 2021

Electric Picnic festival
Covid-19: Ireland takes next step in easing of restrictions
The numbers permitted to attend outdoor sports events increases from today, while restrictions on indoor venues will be eased, with larger crowds permitted

Mon, 06 Sep, 2021

Coronavirus
1,789 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed as Government announce updates to vaccine rollout
Officials at the HPSC say there has now been a total of 5,112 deaths related to Covid-19 reported in Ireland since the pandemic began

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

Daniel McConnell: Massive moment for Irish society after 'crushing disappointments'
Daniel McConnell: Massive moment for Irish society after 'crushing disappointments'
The significant announcement from Taoiseach Micheál Martin about the easing of Covid-19 restrictions by October 22 cannot be underestimated

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

Q&A: Reopening: where are restrictions still in operation?
Q&A: Reopening: where are restrictions still in operation?
The Government will end the vast majority of restrictions from October 22

Wed, 01 Sep, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Aug 31, 2021
'Very serious situation' in hospitals could slow down reopening, Tánaiste warns 
October 22 is not 'freedom day'

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

New Year's party at home 4k
Paul Hosford: Gathering evidence that confusion around Covid restrictions reigns
Throughout the pandemic, the Government has been less than clear about what is 'advice' and what is 'law', leaving the public confused and fed-up

Sun, 08 Aug, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Jul 27, 2021
Covid wedding confusion tying brides-to-be in knots
While certainty has now been provided over the numbers that can attend weddings, there are still questions over guidelines for the likes of venues and photographers 

Tue, 27 Jul, 2021

Joyce Fegan: Accepting the uncertainty of a hybrid life
Joyce Fegan: Accepting the uncertainty of a hybrid life
'We now live in a hybrid model. Neither fully restricted, nor fully free. And I’m not sure what to do with myself in this limbo land,' writes Joyce Fegan

Sat, 17 Jul, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Oct 14, 2020
England's lockdown lifting 'too risky' and could have 'spillover effect' on Ireland, Varadkar warns
The Tanáiste also cautioned against getting back into 'a spiral of fear'

Tue, 06 Jul, 2021

What's the situation with Covid-19 and travel restrictions in other EU countries?
What's the situation with Covid-19 and travel restrictions in other EU countries?
Several countries have already begun issuing the EU Digital Travel Certificates, which will become available in all member States on July 1

Sat, 19 Jun, 2021

'We thought the day would never come': Hotels and B&Bs reopening today
'We thought the day would never come': Hotels and B&Bs reopening today
As the lifting of restrictions on the tourism and hospitality sector commences, hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and hostels can reopen from today

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

FILE PHOTO Failte Ireland is expected to publish guidelines later today for the reopening of the hospitality industry, including
What are the key dates for restaurants and pubs?
A mixture of excitement, unease and exasperation is palpable among sectors such as pubs, restaurants and gyms which have been given the green light to reopen

Fri, 28 May, 2021

FILE PHOTO Failte Ireland is expected to publish guidelines later today for the reopening of the hospitality industry, including
Cabinet Covid committee to consider further easing restrictions 
Members of both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael vented anger during private party meetings

Thu, 27 May, 2021

Cork obstetrician defends maternity restrictions on safety grounds
Cork obstetrician defends maternity restrictions on safety grounds
Professor John Higgins of Cork University Maternity Hospital said the pandemic had hit the hospital 'in waves' and they were still dealing with confirmed cases.

Thu, 13 May, 2021

How to make the most of your Penneys appointment 
How to make the most of your Penneys appointment 
Everything you need to know about those 60 minutes in-store, an an update on extended opening hours from next week

Tue, 11 May, 2021

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