Coronavirus: Lockdown to continue for three more weeks to May 5

The decision comes after a meeting between senior government officials and the National Public Health Emergency Team.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that restrictions on movement implemented to contain the outbreak of Covid-19 will remain in place until May 5.

Speaking in the last few minutes, Mr Varadar added the initial Easter Sunday deadline by three weeks as he acknowledged the frustration that people have at this time but said the sacrifice is "saving lives".