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# level-5 - Thursday 29 April, 2021

At a glance: Everything you need to know about the reopening plan announced tonight

# Level 3 Plus

At a glance: Everything you need to know about the reopening plan announced tonight

Apr 29th 2021, 8:27 PM 70,889 Views 59 Comments

The government agreed to ease a number of Covid-19 restrictions on a phased basis from next month.
Inter-county travel, more outdoor meetings and increased numbers at funerals and wedding services from 10 May.
The Taoiseach said: "Hope is returning."

# level-5 - Monday 26 April, 2021

'It feels like Christmas': Dublin Zoo reopens with families excited to 'have a new experience'

# Reopening

'It feels like Christmas': Dublin Zoo reopens with families excited to 'have a new experience'

Updated Apr 26th 2021, 11:52 AM 24,856 Views 37 Comments

The zoo opened with reduced capacity at 9.30am.

# level-5 - Sunday 11 April, 2021

'Enough is enough now - I need my passport back': Months of frustration as Passport Office backlog stands at 83,000

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'Enough is enough now - I need my passport back': Months of frustration as Passport Office backlog stands at 83,000

Apr 11th 2021, 12:05 AM 114,564 Views 95 Comments

Applicants who submitted documents as far back as November and December are still waiting to get them back.

# level-5 - Tuesday 30 March, 2021

'Her shoes are falling apart': Parents call for clarity on buying children's shoes

# Restrictions

'Her shoes are falling apart': Parents call for clarity on buying children's shoes

Mar 30th 2021, 12:36 PM 77,136 Views 66 Comments

Parents whose children wear splints, known as AFOs, have been having particular issues finding suitable shoes.

# level-5 - Friday 26 March, 2021

Social visits between households double since end of January despite Level 5 restrictions

# Opinion Poll

Social visits between households double since end of January despite Level 5 restrictions

Mar 26th 2021, 9:44 PM 32,963 Views 49 Comments

The finding was contained a new opinion poll by the ESRI.

# level-5 - Tuesday 23 March, 2021

Opinion: What's the use in the public doing NPHET's 'a little bit more' if Government can do no better?

# Coronavirus

Opinion: What's the use in the public doing NPHET's 'a little bit more' if Government can do no better?

Mar 23rd 2021, 7:00 AM 61,324 Views 67 Comments

Shubhangi Karmakar says the angry response to NPHET’s call last week was the last crack in the rift between public health and public opinion.

# level-5 - Tuesday 16 March, 2021

Poll: Are you still adhering to the Level 5 restrictions?

# Your Say

Poll: Are you still adhering to the Level 5 restrictions?

Mar 16th 2021, 9:19 AM 76,848 Views 106 Comments

As we head into the spring Government has indicated a slight easing of restrictions is on the cards from 5 April.

# level-5 - Friday 12 March, 2021

Passport Office to begin processing some applications as categories of 'reasonable excuses' for travel expanded

# Level 5

Passport Office to begin processing some applications as categories of 'reasonable excuses' for travel expanded

Mar 12th 2021, 2:21 PM 64,963 Views 77 Comments

People have expressed their frustration at having to wait since Christmas for their passport application to be processed.

# level-5 - Tuesday 9 March, 2021

No Cabinet discussion on vaccine delays, but Ireland reaching out to other EU countries for additional supplies

# Spare Doses

No Cabinet discussion on vaccine delays, but Ireland reaching out to other EU countries for additional supplies

Updated Mar 9th 2021, 8:00 PM 61,367 Views 94 Comments

Micheál Martin said Boris Johnson has “made this point” to him.

# level-5 - Friday 5 March, 2021

Passport Office unable to say when people who sent their passport in pre-lockdown will get it back

# Level 5

Passport Office unable to say when people who sent their passport in pre-lockdown will get it back

Mar 5th 2021, 12:05 AM 74,848 Views 97 Comments

The Passport Office has said it won’t resume normal service until the end of Level 5 restrictions.

# level-5 - Wednesday 3 March, 2021

Poll: Do you think this will be Ireland's last Level 5 lockdown?

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think this will be Ireland's last Level 5 lockdown?

Mar 3rd 2021, 8:43 AM 89,340 Views 144 Comments

Last night a further 359 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland.

# level-5 - Tuesday 23 February, 2021

Summer bookings at 'historic low', hotels say

# Level 5

Summer bookings at 'historic low', hotels say

Feb 23rd 2021, 8:34 AM 35,354 Views 67 Comments

The hotels industry is calling for more supports from the government while they remain shut.

# level-5 - Monday 22 February, 2021

Level 5 restrictions to remain in place until at least 5 April, Cabinet sub-committee agrees

# Easing Lockdown

Level 5 restrictions to remain in place until at least 5 April, Cabinet sub-committee agrees

Updated Feb 22nd 2021, 11:01 PM 227,151 Views 191 Comments

The government is expected to publish its updated Living with Covid plan this week.

# level-5 - Thursday 11 February, 2021

'It’s a real headache for the GAA now' - Waterford boss frustrated by elite sport change

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# Liam Cahill

'It’s a real headache for the GAA now' - Waterford boss frustrated by elite sport change

Feb 11th 2021, 9:24 PM 8,614 Views 3 Comments

The Deise manager was unaware of the change in elite status.

# level-5 - Sunday 7 February, 2021

Poll: Are you getting more or less exercise since the latest restrictions were introduced?

# Your Say

Poll: Are you getting more or less exercise since the latest restrictions were introduced?

Feb 7th 2021, 9:46 AM 51,908 Views 72 Comments

The restrictions permit exercise within 5km of your home, but are you getting out for more walks or runs this time?

# level-5 - Wednesday 27 January, 2021

Minister says gardaí will not enter homes to ensure people are quarantining after travel

# Covid19

Minister says gardaí will not enter homes to ensure people are quarantining after travel

Updated Jan 27th 2021, 1:51 PM 42,832 Views 102 Comments

If people are found not to be at home when they receive a call, they could face a fine of up to €2,500.

# level-5 - Tuesday 26 January, 2021

Travellers into Ireland to be subject to mandatory quarantine at home or in a hotel, government says

# Level 5

Travellers into Ireland to be subject to mandatory quarantine at home or in a hotel, government says

Updated Jan 26th 2021, 6:16 PM 58,971 Views 75 Comments

Micheál Martin announced the extended measures this afternoon.

# level-5 - Saturday 23 January, 2021

Taoiseach says there will be restrictions for six months, schools may not reopen until March

# Covid-19

Taoiseach says there will be restrictions for six months, schools may not reopen until March

Updated Jan 23rd 2021, 2:55 PM 221,240 Views 229 Comments

Micheál Martin said he is concerned about the UK strain of the virus, and vaccine delivery delays.

# level-5 - Friday 22 January, 2021

Taoiseach hints at school closures beyond 1 February and says 'focus' is on special needs education

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Taoiseach hints at school closures beyond 1 February and says 'focus' is on special needs education

Jan 22nd 2021, 6:44 PM 41,167 Views 88 Comments

Micheál Martin says the issue will be discussed by the Cabinet sub-committee on Monday.

Over 770 fines issued by gardaí for non-essential travel since 11 January

# Restrictions

Over 770 fines issued by gardaí for non-essential travel since 11 January

Jan 22nd 2021, 3:53 PM 17,218 Views 36 Comments

Under current Covid-19 restrictions, gardaí are continuing to carry out checkpoints nationwide.

# level-5 - Thursday 21 January, 2021

'A real concern': A third of patients with Covid-19 in hospital contracted the virus while on wards, says Tánaiste

# Outbreaks

'A real concern': A third of patients with Covid-19 in hospital contracted the virus while on wards, says Tánaiste

Jan 21st 2021, 1:30 PM 27,754 Views 42 Comments

‘They didn’t come in Covid positive, they picked up Covid while in the hospital,’ said Leo Varadkar.

Taoiseach says restrictions will likely continue 'well into' February and possibly beyond

# Level 5

Taoiseach says restrictions will likely continue 'well into' February and possibly beyond

Jan 21st 2021, 9:43 AM 89,524 Views 226 Comments

Micheál Martin said Covid-19 transmission rates are too high to ease restrictions
Schools and construction are "essential" and will be examined separately to other sectors
Yesterday 61 more deaths and 2,488 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Ireland