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Wednesday 2 December 2020
The publication of the green list comes despite public health advice that people should not travel abroad.
Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin has said it should be extended until at least October.
Insurance Ireland has advised people to double-check their policy to see if they are covered for non-essential travel.
Melbourne is set to make face coverings compulsory following a rise in cases there.
It’s not yet known what countries will be on the list or for how long they will stay there.
The wearing of face coverings in shops is set to become mandatory.
The move to delay Phase Four was announced last night.
Over a million people have downloaded the app since its launch last week.
Gary Gannon TD has said that the Children in one parent families must not be disadvantaged by having only one set of leave.
You better have something if you’re getting on a bus or a train today.
How to deal with tourists arriving in Ireland has been a much-discussed topic this weekend.
Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces in any European capital city.
Are you really interested in an outdoor swimming pool?
With plenty of cold and wet weather, have you been tempted to switch on the heating?
The first hustings of the leadership election took place last night.
The app launched last night and has so far been downloaded over 200,000 times.
While the country is busy again, the pandemic hasn’t gone away.
Will you be heading out?
Pre-booking will be essential and there’ll be reduced seating capacity.
Up to 17 junior ministers could be appointed today.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has urged people to stay in Ireland for the foreseeable.
Hairdressers and barbers can reopen from today as part of Phase Three.
Micheál Martin is expected to become Taoiseach today.
Hand sanitiser stations and yellow arrows will be some of the differences visitors can expect.
This would link Ireland with other European countries that have similar virus infection levels.
82% of Irish people in one survey said they would be willing to download the app.
Almost €600 million was spent by consumers in Ireland on contactless payments in May.
Concerns have been raised about the lack of social distancing and people wearing masks in some instances.
The draft programme for government was agreed by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on Monday.
A hosepipe ban is in place for the coming weeks.
It’s understood NPHET has recommended that barbers and hairdressers can open from 29 June.
With summer in full swing you may be tempted to take a break down the country from July 20.
Fáilte Ireland has received advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, due to be published later this week.
Bloomsday will be celebrated a bit differently this year.
Shopping centres across the country are set to re-open their doors from today.
Some European countries continue providing school meals throughout the summer.
The government has been asked to conduct research into the issue.
People are advised to wear face coverings in certain settings, but it’s not mandatory.
A proposal to merge the Department of Children with the Department of Education is being considered.
IT’S THE FIRST of December, which means the beginning of Christmas month.
But today’s date is also a bit more significant than in other years, because it marks the end of Level 5 restrictions that have been in place across the country for the last six weeks.
From today, retailers, hairdressers, gyms, cinemas, museums and libraries can re-open to the public.
Some shops are even making up for lost time by opening through the night tonight, and there have been reports of overnight queues outside a few retailers ahead of their re-opening today.
For the day that’s in it, we’re wondering: Do you plan on going to a non-essential shop today?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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