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'We don't want to be going back' on any restrictions, Taoiseach says, ahead of 5 July decision

An interview with Micheál Martin aired on Virgin Media Television this evening.

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Jun 24th 2021, 9:57 PM

# ECDC

Delta variant: EU health agency warns any 'significant easing' of restrictions will lead to autumn surge

The variant will account for 90% of cases in the European Union by the end of August, the agency predicts.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 5:14 PM

# reopening

Tánaiste says 'final call' on further reopening on 5 July can’t be made until next week

NPHET is due to advise the Government next Thursday on the epidemiological situation in Ireland.

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Jun 23rd 2021, 1:28 PM

# Covid-19

Lifting restrictions on mass gatherings must happen 'cautiously and gradually', NPHET told

HIQA has advised NPHET on the measures needed to allow large gatherings to happen safely.

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Jun 17th 2021, 9:30 PM

# Delta Variant

Public health bosses ‘concerned’ about impact of Delta variant in coming weeks

It comes as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to delay reopening plans by four weeks.

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Jun 14th 2021, 9:29 PM

# PUP

Number of people receiving PUP dips below 300,000 for the first time this year

This is the lowest number of people in receipt of the PUP since December.

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Jun 9th 2021, 12:09 PM

# reopening

'It's been emotional': Publicans welcome customers back for outdoor service

The sun was shining as some opened their doors for the first time in 15 months.

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Jun 7th 2021, 7:42 PM

# outdoor summer

Garda Commissioner says 'young drunk' people responsible for violence in Dublin city

Harris rejected criticism that the garda response in Dublin may have been over-reactionary.

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Jun 7th 2021, 5:45 PM

# Trial events

Ticketholders with symptoms of Covid-19 should be refunded, sports grounds told

Contact details of spectators at trial sport events will be kept for up to 28 days for contact tracing.

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Jun 7th 2021, 1:41 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you plan on dining outdoors this week?

Pubs and restaurants can reopen to customers for outdoor services from today.

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Jun 7th 2021, 10:45 AM

# beer gardens

'Stepping stone to normality': Relief for some, ongoing worries for others as pubs and restaurants open outdoor spaces

Some wet pubs will be reopening for the first time in 15 months.

Reporter Hayley Halpin chats to publicans ahead of the reopening of outdoor dining today.

Some wet pubs will be reopening for the first time in 15 months.

One-metre distance is required between tables for outdoor service and there is no time-limit if this is in place.

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Jun 7th 2021, 12:05 AM

# reopening

Publicans face challenge after ‘irreplaceable’ staff lost during pandemic

Bars across the country can reopen tomorrow to serve customers outdoors.

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Jun 6th 2021, 1:34 PM

# June 7

Cinemas are set to re-open on Monday: how will it work and what can you go and see?

Covid guidelines must be adhered to as cinemas show a range of new releases and some older ones.

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Jun 5th 2021, 7:30 AM

# summer 2021

Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses can reopen from today

Indoor dining and leisure facilities at hotels are also permitted to reopen for guests.

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Jun 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# reopening

No mandatory antigen testing for 1,200 fans attending Leinster v Dragons match

The Rainbow Cup game on 11 June has been chosen as one of the test events allowing supporters to return.

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Jun 1st 2021, 5:03 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think the lifting of the Covid measures is going at the right pace?

The Government will gradually reopen the indoor hospitality and foreign travel sectors.

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May 29th 2021, 10:14 AM

# reopening

Pubs challenge government to open indoor hospitality by 1 July

The government is expected to lay out plans for the next stage of easing restrictions this week.

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May 23rd 2021, 12:07 PM

# Summertime

Covid-19: Here's when to expect next week's summer re-opening decisions

Cabinet will meet on Friday this week.

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May 22nd 2021, 6:30 AM

# reopening

Germans return to pools and beer gardens as Covid-19 curbs ease across country

Germany has been in some form of virus shutdown since November.

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May 21st 2021, 9:47 PM

# reopening

Northern Ireland: Stormont gives green light for indoor dining to resume from Monday

All tourism accommodation will also be able to reopen on 24 May.

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May 20th 2021, 3:38 PM

# Summertime

Taoiseach to give statement next week on travel, entertainment, sport and hotel quarantine for June and July

A plan for the aviation sector will also be ready by the end of the month.

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May 19th 2021, 9:47 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you head to the shops today?

All non-essential retail stores can reopen from today.

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May 17th 2021, 9:14 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you go to a gallery or museum now that they're open?

Many cultural attractions can reopen their doors from today.

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May 10th 2021, 10:15 AM

# Lockdown lifts

Inter-county travel and home visits among raft of re-opening measures that begin today

Here are all the restrictions that will be lifted today.

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May 10th 2021, 9:10 AM

# reopening

Retailer's organisation says industry can't afford another lockdown

Retail Excellence says the sector will need major financial support from the government in the months ahead.

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May 9th 2021, 11:14 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you go to a hairdresser this week?

Ireland’s reopening kicks up a gear tomorrow.

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May 9th 2021, 9:37 AM

# reopening

All construction work can recommence today as more Covid-19 restrictions ease

Workers who work outdoors, such as window cleaners, are also permitted to return to work today.

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May 4th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Penneys Lane

Penneys announce shopping by appointment ahead of full reopening

The retailer will announce the date when it will start taking bookings for appointments to visit their stores.

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Apr 30th 2021, 8:45 PM

# Northern Ireland

Large queues outside Primark and other retailers in Belfast as restrictions ease in the North

All non-essential retail can resume from today in the North.

All non-essential retail can resume from today in Northern Ireland.

Publicans, cafe owner and restaurateurs are allowed to trade outdoors.

From today, the limit on outdoor gatherings in gardens increases to 15 people.

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Apr 30th 2021, 2:35 PM

# Coronavirus

'Parallel' vaccination of age cohorts could soon be in place as supplies increase, Martin says

The HSE yesterday confirmed that it is currently reworking its Covid-19 vaccination plans.

Those aged 50-59 will be invited to register for their vaccine “shortly”.

A wide-ranging ease of restrictions were announced by the Taoiseach last night.

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Apr 30th 2021, 9:02 AM

# France

Restaurants and cafes in France to reopen for outdoor dining on 19 May, but curfew to remain

President Emmanuel Macron has outlined a four-step plan to reopen the country and revive its economy.

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Apr 30th 2021, 7:50 AM

# Return to Play

Outdoor team sports training can resume on 10 May and matches without spectators from 7 June

Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres will also be able to reopen their doors on 7 June,

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Apr 29th 2021, 6:23 PM

# summer 2021

Hairdressers and inter-county travel due to reopen on 10 May, while beer gardens and outdoor dining set for 7 June

Government will give a detailed roadmap today after a full Cabinet meeting.

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Apr 29th 2021, 8:25 AM

# outdoor summer

We should be a ‘less puritanical’ and a 'little more relaxed' about those enjoying themselves outdoors, says Varadkar

Speaking this afternoon at Dublin Castle he said that socialising outdoors is “much, much safer” than indoors.

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Apr 27th 2021, 6:26 PM

# reopening

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

The zoo opened with reduced capacity at 9.30am.

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Apr 26th 2021, 11:52 AM

# reopening

Zoos and wildlife parks, tennis and golf: Here's what restrictions are changing today

Zoos and wildlife parks are permitted to reopen from today.

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Apr 26th 2021, 6:10 AM

# Escaping The Cage

Here's when the lion's share of Ireland's zoos are reopening

Zoos and wildlife parks are allowed to reopen from 26 April.

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Apr 1st 2021, 7:30 PM

# Coronavirus

What's changing, when? Key dates for April and May as Taoiseach announces a 'cautious' reopening

Here’s the final, confirmed list of what Ministers have decided on.

Taoiseach: Close to 1 million vaccine doses will have been administered by the end of next week, and 3 million by the end of May.

A household will be allowed to meet up with one other household for socialising from 12 April - but not in private gardens.

Zoos, wildlife parks, outdoor tennis and golf will return from 26 April - with other restrictions possibly eased from May.

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Mar 30th 2021, 7:32 PM

# Easter mass

Group of TDs and senators call for churches to be allowed to open for limited attendance during Easter week

The ongoing restrictions are an infringement on a person’s right to religious liberty, they said.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 1:34 PM

# reopening

Denmark announces plans to reopen society once all over 50s vaccinated

In Denmark, 5.4% of the population has currently been fully vaccinated.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 11:38 AM