What are the restrictions introduced in Laois, Offaly and Kildare?

In a special address to the nation on Friday, Mr Martin said the virus remains a “deep and urgent threat”. Picture: PA

Three counties in the Midlands are under fresh restrictions aimed at stemming the spread of coronavirus.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the measures for Kildare, Laois and Offaly following a surge of Covid-19 cases.