# easing-restrictions - Friday 21 January, 2022
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
NPHET last night gave the green light for almost all restrictions to be removed.
# easing-restrictions - Thursday 20 January, 2022
# Crunch Talks
# Crunch Talks
NPHET is to meet this afternoon to discuss possible easing of Covid restrictions.
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 18 January, 2022
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
The EU Digital Covid Cert would be still needed for international travel in Europe.
# Easing Restrictions
Senior sources said it’s very possible there will be a Cabinet meeting on Friday amid calls for clarity to be given to businesses before next week. NPHET will meet on Thursday and will consider easing restrictions on hospitality and working from home. The mood music is positive among those in government circles, Political Correspondent Christina Finn reports.
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 19 October, 2021
# Covid19
# Covid19
Rising Covid case numbers and hospitalisations saw the government take a more cautious approach to the loosening of restrictions.
# Decision Time
Ministers have been advised by NPHET that there is some scope to ease remaining Covid-19 restrictions on Friday. As nightclubs await permission to open doors again the advice has been described by sources as "not straightforward". Separately NIAC has recommended booster vaccine shots for those over 60.
# easing-restrictions - Thursday 14 October, 2021
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
The Taoiseach says there is a ‘need for perspective’ but would not be drawn further on re-opening plans.
# Covid-19
Those who have not been vaccinated are having a “disproportionate” impact on the health service, Dr Ronan Glynn has said. Cabinet is due to meet next Tuesday to decided on the next phase of re-opening. The HSE today warned that it is experiencing the strain of increased Covid-19 hospitalisations
# easing-restrictions - Friday 27 August, 2021
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Catherine Martin said she wants to see “an easing of restrictions in September for our musicians, for our artists”. Eamon Ryan said there is a potential for public transport to return to 100% capacity next month under plans being discussed. Minister Ryan also said confirmations and communions could possibly recommence from September.
# easing-restrictions - Wednesday 25 August, 2021
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
Government has said it will follow through with its commitments to provide a comprehensive plan for the sector.
# easing-restrictions - Monday 23 August, 2021
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
The Taoiseach, Tánasite and the chief medical officer have been invited to attend a meeting with live entertainment reps.
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 22 June, 2021
# Evening Fix
# Evening Fix
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 8 June, 2021
# Taoiseach
Micheál Martin says the government will decide by July if it can 'do more than we signalled' Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has reportedly asked NPHET to consider a phased return to offices in August Business group DublinTown says outdoor dining has improved the atmosphere in the city Galway councillor suggests 'designated areas' for outdoor drinking
# easing-restrictions - Saturday 5 June, 2021
# June 7
# June 7
Covid guidelines must be adhered to as cinemas show a range of new releases and some older ones.
# easing-restrictions - Thursday 3 June, 2021
# Vaccination
# Vaccination
The HSE is also considering recommendations on shortening the gap between doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
# easing-restrictions - Thursday 27 May, 2021
# New Rules
The Cabinet will meet to sign off on the eased measures. 5,000 spectators are set to be allowed attend outdoor events from 2 August. The Health Minister has said: "NPHET’s view is the trajectory is positive."
# easing-restrictions - Monday 24 May, 2021
# Northern Hospitality
From today, a maximum of six people can sit together inside pubs, cafes and restaurants. Belfast's Grand Central Hotel general manager Stephen Meldrum said there has been "a marginal increase" in bookings over the last four weeks.
# easing-restrictions - Monday 17 May, 2021
# Opening Time
Non-essential retail is allowed to resume from today Face coverings are still mandatory to wear for customers and staff Queues at some stores but reopening generally more low key than last year Footfall a boost for cities but retailers warn tourism is still important
# easing-restrictions - Thursday 29 April, 2021
# Summer 2021
# Summer 2021
Government will give a detailed roadmap today after a full Cabinet meeting.
# easing-restrictions - Monday 26 April, 2021
# Easing Restrictions
As well as the schedule for May the Taoiseach is expected to give some indications of the plan for June this week. The main announcements are expected on Thursday night, with NPHET set to convene on Wednesday. It comes amid the easing of some restrictions on sports today and the reopening of outdoor attractions like zoos.
# easing-restrictions - Monday 19 April, 2021
# Outdoor Activitiies
The Higher Education Minister is arguing that the public know how to socialise safely outdoors now, and should be allowed to do so. AstraZeneca has written to an Oireachtas committee to say that it will deliver 100 million doses of its vaccine in the first 6 months of the year. Finance Minsiter Paschal Donohoe said that it could be 2023 before Ireland returns to pre-pandemic employment levels.
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 13 April, 2021
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
NPHET and the Government are due to consider the further easing of restrictions again at the beginning of May.
# easing-restrictions - Wednesday 24 March, 2021
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
Easing of some low-risk outdoor activities is also expected to be announced next week.
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 23 February, 2021
# easing-restrictions - Tuesday 26 January, 2021
# 2021
# 2021
In terms of concerts or large outdoor events in the summer, one government source said “no chance”.
# easing-restrictions - Friday 12 June, 2020
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
The news comes as New Zealand prepares to welcome back fans at its Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament.
# easing-restrictions - Monday 8 June, 2020
# Day One
# Day One
Buses and train stations remained largely quiet this morning.
# easing-restrictions - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
The number of Covid-19 cases in ICU has fallen to 36, according to the latest figures.
# easing-restrictions - Friday 29 May, 2020
# Covid-19
# Covid-19
The change will also accommodate those returning from a period of paternity or adoptive leave.
# easing-restrictions - Friday 15 May, 2020
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
Hardware stores, garden centres, farmers’ markets, bicycle shops and garages are due to open Monday.
# easing-restrictions - Sunday 3 May, 2020
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
Despite the reopenings, experts have cautioned that many countries are still not through the worst of their outbreaks yet.
# easing-restrictions - Friday 17 April, 2020
# Complex Process
# Complex Process
Lifting the restrictions will be “complex” and “delicate” according to the Minister for Health.
# easing-restrictions - Thursday 16 April, 2020
# Easing Restrictions
# Easing Restrictions
The Taoiseach wants to publish the roadmap before 5 May.
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