Students to face €500 fine for organising gatherings as UL funds additional garda patrols

The university is funding high visibility Covid-19 Garda policing in light of increasing concerns about student gatherings in the private housing estates surrounding the campus

University of Limerick is to carry out more on-campus testing following outbreaks among the student body. Pictured earlier this month is UL student Caoimhe Cahill getting a test at the Covid-19 testing centre on campus.

The University of Limerick is now funding high visibility Covid-19 Garda policing in light of increasing concerns about student gatherings in the private housing estates surrounding the university.

The Department of Public Health Mid West has recorded more than 220 cases associated with the current student outbreak in Limerick since January.