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# restrictions - Yesterday’s News
Eastern European countries impose new coronavirus restrictions
The mandatory use of face masks and travel bans or quarantines are among the measures being introduced.
# restrictions - Thursday 25 June, 2020
Social distancing to be reduced to one metre in Northern Ireland
First Minister Arlene Foster also announced reopening dates for places of worship,visitor attractions and beauty salons.
# restrictions - Monday 22 June, 2020
Coronavirus: Two deaths and four new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have provided an update on the situation in Ireland.
# restrictions - Thursday 18 June, 2020
105-minute time limit in pubs will be in place for just three weeks, says Fáilte Ireland
Pubs can serve alcohol along with a ‘substantial meal’ from 29 June.
# restrictions - Monday 8 June, 2020
'We need furniture, carpets, some plants': Large queue outside Ikea store in Dublin as Phase Two begins
Some shops and other businesses are permitted to reopen from today.
# restrictions - Friday 5 June, 2020
Everything you need to know about coronavirus restrictions from 8 June
All retail shops to reopen, groups of six allowed to meet, and travel within your own county – some of the measures kicking in from Monday.
# restrictions - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
Phase Two: Here are the restrictions due to be eased next week
Here’s what’s planned between 8 June and 29 June, when Phase 3 is due to begin.
# restrictions - Wednesday 27 May, 2020
Micheál Martin says there is 'no serious justification' for the 5km and 20km limit
Decisions on any changes to the roadmap will only be made after 5 June, Varadkar said today.
# restrictions - Monday 18 May, 2020
RTÉ mocks up what pubs could look like under the new guidelines and Joe Duffy isn't happy
No more than four people would be allowed for every 10 square metres in a premises.
# restrictions - Saturday 16 May, 2020
Phase One: What can you expect when you go to a hardware store next week?
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Ireland will enter Phase One of easing restrictions on Monday.
# restrictions - Friday 15 May, 2020
Phase One easing to go ahead from Monday, 16 new deaths announced: Today's Covid-19 main points
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced plans for Phase One reopening this afternoon.
'Hardware but not homeware': Here's a definitive list of what stores are allowed open from Monday
Garden centres and farmers’ markets are on the list of outlets that can re-open.
# restrictions - Thursday 14 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 426 new cases confirmed in Ireland
NPHET met today to finalise its advice to government on easing restrictions from next Monday.
# restrictions - Wednesday 13 May, 2020
Coronavirus: 10 deaths and 159 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Health officials have given an update this evening on the outbreak in Ireland.
# restrictions - Monday 11 May, 2020
Shopping centres, restaurants and cinemas to reopen in New Zealand as easing of restrictions ramps up
The number of new cases daily in New Zealand has been in single digits since mid-April.
# restrictions - Saturday 9 May, 2020
Johnson 'will act with extreme caution' when easing restrictions as UK death toll tops 31,500
Members of the public have been warned not to “throw away” their hard work amid reports of large crowds enjoying the good weather outdoors.
# restrictions - Wednesday 6 May, 2020
Anglers can now fish within 5km of their home
The Taoiseach told the Dáil last week that “the issue of solitary fishing… has come up on a number occasions”.
# restrictions - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
Bus and rail union calls for compulsory face masks on public transport as restrictions ease
The NBRU has also called for temperature checks for all public transport workers.
Poll: Do you plan on travelling up to 5km from your home today?
Today, there was a small change in the Covid-19 restrictions.
Covid-19: Here's what restrictions will be in place from today
On Friday, the government announced changes to the coronavirus guidance for cocooners.
# restrictions - Monday 4 May, 2020
'I feel safe': Irish in New Zealand and Australia on life as lockdown eases
Cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand and Australia remain low.
# restrictions - Saturday 2 May, 2020
Only 'minor increase' in Dublin city centre traffic levels over last fortnight
New data released by Dublin City Council shows a 60%-70% decrease in traffic since mid-March.
# restrictions - Friday 1 May, 2020
Taoiseach: Over 70s can leave homes from Tuesday, but most restrictions in place until 18 May
The announcement was made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this evening.
# restrictions - Thursday 30 April, 2020
Taoiseach to ask NPHET for advice on if people can go fishing under Covid restrictions
Some TDs have been angling for a change to the restrictions to allow solitary fishing.
Ministers push back against Chief Medical Officer, urging for some easing of restrictions
One minister said the briefing had “no good news” with another describing it as “very grim”.
# restrictions - Wednesday 29 April, 2020
Varadkar pressed by opposition leaders on plans to ease restrictions in teleconference call
Earlier, junior minister John Halligan said people need to “know there’s the pathway” out of this.
Debunked: No, this message from a Covid-19 app asking why a person is 20km from home is not real
The false message originated in Australia but is being widely shared here.
Coronavirus cases pass million mark in US as states begin lifting restrictions
The country’s death toll from Covid-19 has surpassed the 58,220 service personnel killed in Vietnam.
# restrictions - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
'As long-awaited as it is risky': French government outlines lifting of restrictions from 11 May
All the lockdown will be lifted gradually, the French Prime Minister warned today restrictions could still be extended.
Gardaí coughed on or spat at in 31 incidents this month, with 'spit hoods' used 15 times
The Garda Commissioner said most people are still compliant with the restrictions.
'Speed limits still apply': Thousands of checkpoints in operation to ensure compliance with restrictions
Operation Fanacht is set to run from today until the end of the bank holiday weekend.
More than 40% of employees working longer hours from home, survey finds
Some 90% of workers are now based at their homes since the coronavirus restrictions came into place.
# restrictions - Monday 27 April, 2020
'It's down to the wire': Decision on whether Covid-19 restrictions will be eased on 5 May not made yet
The Chief Medical Officer has expressed concern that rates of improvement on key indicators of the disease have slowed.
# restrictions - Sunday 26 April, 2020
Some nations inch toward reopening as virus deaths rise
The number of deaths officially attributed to coronavirus has topped 200,000 globally.
# restrictions - Saturday 25 April, 2020
Harris hopes for 'slight easing' of restrictions on 5 May
The plan will outline the phases of lifting restrictions.
Countries around the world including the US and India begin to lift restrictions
It comes as the global death toll has edged closer to 200,000.
# restrictions - Friday 24 April, 2020
Varadkar: 'Extending pandemic payment and wage subsidy scheme may be needed if restrictions stay in place'
Varadkar also said no decision has been made on whether or not to extend the payment.
# restrictions - Thursday 23 April, 2020
IRFU exploring possibility of Ulster training in Dundalk if restrictions ease
The northern province could be set for a short-term move if the IRFU pursue the idea.
# restrictions - Wednesday 22 April, 2020
Explainer: What exactly ARE the current Covid-19 restrictions and when can we expect them to change?
Sometimes the news all blends together, so here’s a reminder.
# restrictions - Monday 20 April, 2020
Cullen confirms Leinster haven't made any new signings for next season
The Leinster head coach would be open to playing inter-pro games behind closed doors.
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Poll: Should there be a facility near Dublin Airport where people have to quarantine?
SHOULD THERE BE a facility near Dublin Airport where people arriving in Ireland have to self-quarantine?
If such a facility were to be built, the cost and maintenance would most likely fall to the Irish government.
This weekend, there have been many reports of tourists arriving in Ireland from around the world, including from places where there are a high number of Covid-19 cases, like New York and Texas.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said today that it is too soon for British tourists to travel to Ireland without quarantining for the required two weeks.
So, we’re asking: should there be a government facility near Dublin Airport where people have to quarantine for the required two-weeks?
Poll Results:
Yes (10639)
No (2067)
I don't know (426)
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