Minister for Health says 'there isn't going to be a longer mid-term break'
Donnelly joined junior minister Niall Collins who earlier rejected suggestions that schools could close for an extended period.
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Donnelly joined junior minister Niall Collins who earlier rejected suggestions that schools could close for an extended period.
Donnelly is to make a statement about the sequence of events prior to NPHET’s Level 5 recommendation later today.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said the Level 5 recommendation “came out of the blue” on Sunday.
The recommendation became public on Sunday night, but the government rejected it yesterday – instead deciding that the entire country should enter Level 3.
The Tánaiste and other ministers have been outlining the reasons why over the past few hours.
International, provincial, and elite amateur club rugby can continue under the IRFU’s guidelines.
Dr Tony Holohan warned in a letter last night of a “significant and deteriorating” epidemiological situation.
The Taoiseach addressed the nation this evening.
Professor Sam McConkey believes case numbers will continue to rise if the Government rejects NPHET’s advice.
The Restaurants Association of Ireland has said the government should reject Nphet’s advice.
The coalition leaders are to meet the CMO Dr Tony Holohan today to discuss the recommendation.
No social gatherings at all, no dine-in bars, but schools and creches stay open.