Covid-19: House visits banned across Ireland amid move to level four

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announcing the new restrictions during a media briefing at Government Buildings, on Wednesday evening. Picture: Tom Honan/Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

All house visits across the State have been banned while three counties have been moved to level four in a dramatic bid by the Government to halt the march of Covid-19.

Following an emergency Cabinet meeting, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan will move to level four from 12 midnight tonight.