Q&A: What new restrictions come into effect after St Stephen's Day?

What changes come into effect between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve aimed at tackling the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

There was growing concern in Nphet and the Government that Covid-19 cases are already too high and a further week of socialising, mixing and travel would exacerbate this. Picture: Andy Gibson.

New Covid-19 restrictions introduced by the government come into effect from midnight tonight in an attempt to stem the growing spread of Covid-19 infection in the country. 

1,296 more cases and six further Covid-related deaths were reported today, the highest amount since the outbreak began,  and follow confirmation of 1,025 new cases on Christmas Day.