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Sunday 25 October 2020
It has changed a bit since the last time NPHET recommended Level 5.
NPHET had recommended that the country enter Level 5 – the highest level of restrictions.
No social gatherings at all, no dine-in bars, but schools and creches stay open.
The detailed plan is expected to set out how we’ll proceed over the winter and into next spring.
Next week, the government is to launch its medium-term on how Ireland will operate during the pandemic.
It is understood that the new plan will allow for a limited number of supporters to return under social distancing guidelines.
The Taoiseach said yesterday he had “enormous sympathy” for the plight of publicans.
This is one of many measures included in the government’s roadmap to re-opening schools at the end of August.
Meanwhile, Minister Simon Coveney said yesterday there were only 16 people on a flight from Dallas about which concerns had been raised.
The final phase of the government’s reopening is planned for 20 July.
The first half of the season will involve a new provincial Community Series.
Many bookies believed they were permitted to reopen last week.
Small groups can train on pitches from 29 June.
Club pitches will open from the end of June as the GAA announce their roadmap for the return to action.
Up to 15 people can also meet for outdoor sporting activities, including summer camps for children.
Here’s what’s planned between 8 June and 29 June, when Phase 3 is due to begin.
He asked people to “hold firm” until the first week of June.
Small weddings are due to be permitted by 20 July, according to the government roadmap out of lockdown.
The sport will be allowed to return on 8 June.
Hardware stores, garden centres, farmers’ markets, bicycle shops and garages are due to open Monday.
The team usually meets on a Friday but the CMO said the government will have a number of considerations to discuss.
Officials have said they are ‘hopeful’, but it is not guaranteed.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan said he is ‘hopeful’ that restrictions will be lifted in line with Phase One of the Roadmap, next week.
Like other industries, tattoo artists are pushing to reopen earlier than indicated in the government’s roadmap.
Topping the list was the question as to when hairdressers will reopen in Ireland.
Holohan said he is ‘hopeful’ restrictions can be eased from 18 May, but as things stand ‘we still aren’t at that point’.
Is it possible for publicans to get their way?
Varadkar announced that restrictions would be lifted on a phased basis from 5 May in a televised address this evening.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a roadmap for a phased lifting of Covid-19 restrictions this evening.
The plan was announced by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this evening.
The announcement was made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this evening.
New government plans launched today include removing petrol and diesel cars, and doubling the reliance on renewable energy.
Junior Minister Dara Murphy announced details of a data protection ‘roadmap ‘ today.
The draft plans commit Ireland to a “low-carbon economy by 2050″ but Friends of the Earth say detailed targets are needed.
The Agriculture Minister is taking part in the Agriculture and Fisheries
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
A couple of afternoon showers
Max: 11 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
