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# 22 october

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Full return to offices won't be possible until 'next spring', says Varadkar
The Government was due to remove the guidance to ‘work from home where possible’ on Friday.
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Taoiseach: Nightclubs and late bars can open from Friday but with Covid certs in place
An Taoiseach spoke at Government Buildings after a Cabinet meeting this morning.
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NPHET to meet ahead of reopening decision as HSE boss says it's 'back to basics'
NPHET is due to meet at 2pm before delivering its advice to the Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee.
NPHET is due to meet at 2pm before delivering its advice to the Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee.
Almost all remaining Covid-19 restrictions are due to be lifted on Friday.
But a recent rise in cases numbers and hospitlisations has thrown the plan into doubt.
Publican's groups urge full reopening of sector following 'escalation in crisis faced by pubs'
HSE's Dr Colm Henry: 'We’re heading into a difficult winter, there’s no doubt about that'
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The Nitelink will be back next Friday after all (if nightclubs are open that is)
There had been concerns that the Dublin Bus service would not be operational for the planned return of nightclubs.
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Oct 15th 2021, 1:50 PM
Taoiseach: Country 'on track' to see final Covid restrictions lifted in fortnight's time
An Taoiseach also said that an expanded Covid booster jab programme is also set to be discussed.
Micheál Martin said that "it's all track right now" for the lifting of restrictions on 22 October.
Masks will still be mandatory in retail, public transport and healthcare settings.
Health authorities are set to look at expanding booster vaccines to younger age cohorts throughout the winter.
Ireland is coming 'close to suppressing' Covid-19, Philip Nolan says
Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening
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Oct 6th 2021, 6:03 PM
Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening
A report by
Rónán Duffy
The department says there are “positive” signs due to vaccination rates but a final decision still needs to be taken.
The October bank holiday weekend is set to see nightclubs reopen for the first time in 19 months.
Last week, a pilot event had a 60% capacity crowd but restrictions are set to lift in two weeks.
Promoters have said now is the time for the government to confirm that this will happen.
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Oct 5th 2021, 12:02 AM
Restaurants and pubs won't be able to insist customers show their Covid pass after 22 October
Leo Varadkar says hospitality venues will be able to operate at full capacity when restrictions are lifted.
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Oct 1st 2021, 6:00 AM