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# level-3 - Friday 7 January, 2022

Ambulance service cancels annual leave for the next three weeks due to unprecedented pressure

# Cancelled

Ambulance service cancels annual leave for the next three weeks due to unprecedented pressure

Jan 7th 2022, 5:06 PM 16,387 Views 25 Comments

Leave is cancelled while the service is at Level 3 of its capacity action plan.

# level-3 - Friday 30 April, 2021

Stephen Donnelly says the Covid-19 'levels' system is 'largely gone'

# Level Whatever

Stephen Donnelly says the Covid-19 'levels' system is 'largely gone'

Apr 30th 2021, 12:17 PM 33,877 Views 20 Comments

“We’re in Level 5, you could argue we’re going to a 3-plus or a 4-minus.”

# level-3 - Sunday 4 April, 2021

Taoiseach's attendance at Cork boxing club event during indoor gatherings ban was 'not personal'

# Photo Op

Taoiseach's attendance at Cork boxing club event during indoor gatherings ban was 'not personal'

Apr 4th 2021, 9:49 AM 129,491 Views 134 Comments

Reports resurfaced yesterday about Micheál Martin’s attendance at the event.

# level-3 - Saturday 12 December, 2020

High levels of compliance with Covid-19 restrictions are reported but concerns remain around sport and shopping

# Level 3

High levels of compliance with Covid-19 restrictions are reported but concerns remain around sport and shopping

Dec 12th 2020, 1:00 PM 24,159 Views 37 Comments

22,000 inspections have been carried out since restrictions were implemented.

# level-3 - Friday 11 December, 2020

# COVID19 DATA

10 days into Level 3, what does this week's Covid-19 data tell us?

Updated Dec 11th 2020, 9:45 AM 64,975 Views 34 Comments

We’ve broken down the latest Covid-19 data – and what it means for the weeks ahead.

# level-3 - Saturday 5 December, 2020

Public urged to socialise responsibly and keep contacts to a minimum this weekend

# Covid-19

Public urged to socialise responsibly and keep contacts to a minimum this weekend

Dec 5th 2020, 12:10 PM 16,518 Views 28 Comments

It is the first weekend since Ireland returned to Level 3 restrictions.

# level-3 - Friday 4 December, 2020

Restaurants and gastropubs reopen today - here's everything you need to know

# Dining

Restaurants and gastropubs reopen today - here's everything you need to know

Dec 4th 2020, 6:20 AM 50,179 Views 29 Comments

Time limits, substantial meals and all the rest.

As Ireland reopens, what does this week's Covid-19 data tell us?

# Level 3

As Ireland reopens, what does this week's Covid-19 data tell us?

Dec 4th 2020, 12:05 AM 31,813 Views 19 Comments

Ireland’s 14-day incidence rate has dropped by 27% in the past 14 days.

# level-3 - Thursday 3 December, 2020

Dance schools can facilitate individual dance training, minister says

# Level 3

Dance schools can facilitate individual dance training, minister says

Dec 3rd 2020, 7:51 PM 16,497 Views 13 Comments

Members from the performing arts sector of Ireland held a silent, socially distanced protest outside Leinster House today over the continued closure of businesses.

# level-3 - Monday 30 November, 2020

Over 100 garda checkpoints in operation every day as country enters Level 3

# Operation Fanacht

Over 100 garda checkpoints in operation every day as country enters Level 3

Nov 30th 2020, 8:24 PM 70,240 Views 38 Comments

The fixed checkpoints on motorway and dual carriageway routes will no longer be in place.

People urged to avoid public transport at peak times ahead of move to Level 3

# NTA

People urged to avoid public transport at peak times ahead of move to Level 3

Nov 30th 2020, 4:25 PM 14,519 Views 24 Comments

Capacity on public transport will increase from 25% to 50% from tomorrow onwards.

Dublin City Council advises shops to avoid special promotions in effort to limit on-street queues

# Level 3

Dublin City Council advises shops to avoid special promotions in effort to limit on-street queues

Nov 30th 2020, 4:08 PM 17,992 Views 18 Comments

Non-essential businesses can reopen from tomorrow.

# level-3 - Saturday 28 November, 2020

Retailers prepare for 'make or break' Christmas run-in with longer opening hours and 24-hour shopping

# Level 3

Retailers prepare for 'make or break' Christmas run-in with longer opening hours and 24-hour shopping

Nov 28th 2020, 1:29 PM 28,965 Views 51 Comments

Non-essential retailers will be allowed to re-open from next Tuesday.

# Poll

Poll: Do you agree with the Government's decision to reduce Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?

Nov 28th 2020, 10:00 AM 63,387 Views 146 Comments

Ireland will move to Level 3 with variations on Tuesday.

Covid-19: Here's what changes kick in next Tuesday and throughout December

# Leaving Level 5

Covid-19: Here's what changes kick in next Tuesday and throughout December

Nov 28th 2020, 12:10 AM 34,476 Views 25 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that shops, restaurants, gyms and some pubs will reopen next week, and that its advice is that household visits will be allowed at Christmas.

# level-3 - Friday 27 November, 2020

NPHET warned R number would be impacted if hospitality and home visits were allowed

# Level 5 To 3

NPHET warned R number would be impacted if hospitality and home visits were allowed

Nov 27th 2020, 8:43 PM 26,391 Views 63 Comments

It said that “the disease trajectory could once again turn quite quickly” in Ireland.

Golf clubs to reopen from Tuesday, while gyms to be used for individual training only - not classes

# Sport At Christmas

From The42

# Sport At Christmas

Golf clubs to reopen from Tuesday, while gyms to be used for individual training only - not classes

Nov 27th 2020, 7:21 PM 31,498 Views 18 Comments

Players will be able to play at golf clubs outside of their own county from 18 December, in line with the general easing of travel restrictions from the same date.

No changes to limits for weddings and funerals, places of worship to reopen next Tuesday

# Level 3

No changes to limits for weddings and funerals, places of worship to reopen next Tuesday

Nov 27th 2020, 6:27 PM 32,961 Views 13 Comments

As we exit Level 5, people will have been wondering about whether they can attend mass or other religious services.

What is the new advice around household visits and travel?

# Leaving Level 5

What is the new advice around household visits and travel?

Nov 27th 2020, 6:24 PM 35,120 Views 30 Comments

The Government has announced its advice for December and the Christmas period.

Confirmed: Shops, restaurants and some pubs reopen next week, green light for household visits at Christmas

# Christmas Restrictions

Confirmed: Shops, restaurants and some pubs reopen next week, green light for household visits at Christmas

Nov 27th 2020, 6:16 PM 103,496 Views 137 Comments

From next Tuesday retailers, hairdressers, gyms, museums and cinemas will reopen and religious services can resume.
From 4 December restaurants and bars that have a kitchen on-site can serve customers indoors.
From 18 December inter-county travel will be allowed and three households will be able to mix indoors.

# level-3 - Thursday 26 November, 2020

Cabinet set to green light restaurants reopening after NPHET recommends takeaway only in December

# Covid19

Cabinet set to green light restaurants reopening after NPHET recommends takeaway only in December

Updated Nov 26th 2020, 10:29 PM 151,170 Views 169 Comments

A full Cabinet meeting will be held tomorrow to consider recommendations.
If approved by Cabinet tomorrow, all dining is expected to take place in controlled indoor settings.
NPHET recommended that pubs and restaurants serve takeaway only in December.

# level-3 - Monday 16 November, 2020

'We have to get the doors open before Christmas': Retailers and pubs call for clarity on re-opening

# Covid-19

'We have to get the doors open before Christmas': Retailers and pubs call for clarity on re-opening

Nov 16th 2020, 1:30 PM 25,627 Views 29 Comments

The Vintners Federation of Ireland said outdoor-only service is “useless” for many pubs.

# level-3 - Wednesday 11 November, 2020

# Level 3

Level 3 is December target but government could 'moderate' restrictions for certain sectors, says Taoiseach

Nov 11th 2020, 4:40 PM 64,353 Views 111 Comments

Micheal Martin said he would give advanced notice to businesses ahead of December.

# level-3 - Friday 30 October, 2020

Philip Nolan: Level 3 measures stabilise, but don't reduce, virus transmission

# Nphet

Philip Nolan: Level 3 measures stabilise, but don't reduce, virus transmission

Oct 30th 2020, 7:27 PM 35,450 Views 50 Comments

Professor Nolan gave an update on the Covid-19 situation in Ireland at a briefing this evening.

# level-3 - Saturday 17 October, 2020

'No one is fighting for us': Gym owners insist they should be allowed stay open under Levels 4 and 5

# Coronavirus

'No one is fighting for us': Gym owners insist they should be allowed stay open under Levels 4 and 5

Oct 17th 2020, 8:00 AM 64,320 Views 133 Comments

The call comes from a group of independent gym owners.

# level-3 - Wednesday 14 October, 2020

New restrictions: No visits to households allowed from tomorrow night, except for essential reasons

# Covid-19

New restrictions: No visits to households allowed from tomorrow night, except for essential reasons

Updated Oct 14th 2020, 10:20 PM 493,326 Views 398 Comments

Exemptions will be made on compassionate grounds and for essential reasons like childcare.

# level-3 - Friday 9 October, 2020

Catholic archbishops ask Taoiseach to allow people attend mass

# Level 3

Catholic archbishops ask Taoiseach to allow people attend mass

Oct 9th 2020, 7:34 AM 33,254 Views 108 Comments

The four archbishops have requested a meeting with Micheál Martin.

# level-3 - Thursday 8 October, 2020

CMO and Health Minister discussed possibility of moving to Level 4 before Level 5 recommendation

# Nphet

CMO and Health Minister discussed possibility of moving to Level 4 before Level 5 recommendation

Oct 8th 2020, 8:05 PM 79,072 Views 48 Comments

Stephen Donnelly issued a statement in the Dáil this evening to clarify the timeline last weekend.

Gardaí have altered two checkpoints on major routes into Dublin as part of Operation Fanacht

# N7 And M2

Gardaí have altered two checkpoints on major routes into Dublin as part of Operation Fanacht

Oct 8th 2020, 7:44 AM 136,054 Views 73 Comments

Long tailbacks were reported yesterday as gardaí rolled out checkpoints across the country with every county now in Level 3.

# level-3 - Wednesday 7 October, 2020

# Nphet

CMO spoke to Health Minister before and after NPHET's Level 5 recommendation

Updated Oct 7th 2020, 9:18 PM 75,359 Views 99 Comments

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Level 5 recommendation “came out of the blue” on Sunday.

# Level 3

Level 3 enforcement: Taoiseach declines to give timeline on when fines could be introduced but says options will be discussed this week

Updated Oct 7th 2020, 5:30 PM 76,198 Views 119 Comments

The Covid sub-committee met this morning to discuss enforcement of Level 3 restrictions.

Long tailbacks reported as Operation Fanacht gets underway

# Checkpoints

Long tailbacks reported as Operation Fanacht gets underway

Oct 7th 2020, 11:51 AM 76,930 Views 86 Comments

There will be fixed garda checkpoints at 132 roads across the country in the coming weeks.

Coronavirus: The entire country is now in Level 3 - here's what that means

# Restrictions

Coronavirus: The entire country is now in Level 3 - here's what that means

Oct 7th 2020, 12:10 AM 82,232 Views 60 Comments

The new restrictions kicked in at midnight.

# level-3 - Tuesday 6 October, 2020

NPHET members believe Level 5 advice 'should have been communicated more carefully to government'

# Covid-19

NPHET members believe Level 5 advice 'should have been communicated more carefully to government'

Updated Oct 6th 2020, 10:45 PM 94,004 Views 149 Comments

The recommendation became public on Sunday night, but the government rejected it yesterday – instead deciding that the entire country should enter Level 3.

Explainer: The whole country goes to Level 3 from tonight, but has it worked in Dublin?

# Covid-19

Explainer: The whole country goes to Level 3 from tonight, but has it worked in Dublin?

Oct 6th 2020, 6:00 PM 39,625 Views 25 Comments

Transmission of the virus hasn’t actually declined, but the increase has slowed.

# Level 3

Center Parcs Longford closing until 30 October as Level 3 restrictions kick in

Oct 6th 2020, 12:37 PM 40,003 Views 34 Comments

A statement from the company apologised to all those who had plans to visit in the coming weeks.

Professor Sam McConkey: Prepare for Levels 4 and 5, yesterday just delayed the inevitable

# Coronavirus

Professor Sam McConkey: Prepare for Levels 4 and 5, yesterday just delayed the inevitable

Oct 6th 2020, 12:33 PM 164,260 Views 149 Comments

Professor Sam McConkey says he understands the thinking behind yesterday’s decision by Government, but believes it won’t be enough to stop the second wave of Covid-19.