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Chief medical officer does not see need for more Covid restrictions – Varadkar

The chief medical officer does not see the need for further Covid restrictions despite a recent surge in case numbers, the Tanaiste has said. Leo Varadkar expressed his concern about rising numbers, but stressed that the Omicron variant is less ...

24 Mar 2022 at 09:49

National News

Senior ministers claim govt does not expect recommendation for new restrictions

The Government is not expecting health officials to recommend fresh restrictions, even as Ireland copes with record case numbers. Speaking before a meeting of the Cabinet today (January 5), senior ministers told reporters that they did not ...

05 Jan 2022 at 13:28

National News

Calls for Varadkar to avoid 'back to office free for all' with restrictions eased

Labour employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has demanded that the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar immediately publish legislation that guarantees workers the right to flexible work and avoid a "back to office free for all." Speaking in ...

23 Jan 2022 at 19:31

Business

Guinness sales soar across Ireland and UK following Covid rules ease

Guinness owner Diageo saw strong sales recover as pubs and bars across the globe started reopening with the easing of Covid restrictions. Beer sales across Europe were up 44%, with Diageo highlighting strong sales of Guinness in ...

27 Jan 2022 at 23:00

National News

'The situation is positive' - Taoiseach suggests earlier than planned lifting of Covid rules

People can look forward to an earlier than planned lifting of Covid restrictions, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin said that current restrictions were due to stay in place until the end of the month but they could be ...

20 Jan 2022 at 11:37

National News

Restrictions may lift ‘widely and quickly’ next week, says Eamon Ryan

It could be the end of next week before Covid-19 restrictions could start to be lifted, according to Minister Eamon Ryan. "Towards the end of next week, I expect to see the start of restrictions being lifted," he said. ...

19 Jan 2022 at 11:59

National News

CMO won't rule out further Covid measures as Omicron becomes most dominant strain

Ireland's Chief Medical Officer has not ruled out the need for tougher measures to protect the health system. Dr Tony Holohan said that no decision has been made on extra restrictions, but stressed that health ...

20 Dec 2021 at 10:37

National News

Booster vaccines will be available to over 40's this week

People aged between 40 and 49 are being urged to come forward for their booster vaccine by the head of the HSE. Paul Reid said those in their 40s will be able to get boosters in vaccination centres, GPs and ...

18 Dec 2021 at 12:39

National News

Hospitality industry warns that new Covid restrictions will 'decimate' the businesses

Hospitality chiefs have warned that new Covid restrictions will “decimate” their trade and lead to job losses in Ireland. The Irish cabinet has agreed that hospitality venues, cinemas and theatres should ...

18 Dec 2021 at 12:24

National News

No ‘secret plan’ for more Covid-19 restrictions before new year – Varadkar

There is no “secret plan” to introduce more Covid-19 restrictions before the new year, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said. Reports at the weekend suggested ministers had been briefed on the possibility of ...

20 Dec 2021 at 18:17

National News

Ireland lifts extra travel restrictions on seven 'high risk' countries

Ireland has lifted travel restrictions on seven countries categorised as “high risk” following the emergence of the Omicron variant. Stephen Donnelly confirmed yesterday evening (December 22) that he ...

23 Dec 2021 at 10:44

National News

'We want artists still performing' - Taoiseach would like to see venues staying open

The Taoiseach has said he would like to see theatres and gig venues staying open, despite fresh Covid-19 restrictions. The new measures, designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 amid high rates of ...

06 Dec 2021 at 18:00

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