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Chief medical officer does not see need for more Covid restrictions – Varadkar

The chief medical officer does not see the need for further Covid restrictions despite a recent surge in case numbers, the Tanaiste has said. Leo Varadkar expressed his concern about rising numbers, but stressed that the Omicron variant is less ...

24 Mar 2022 at 09:49

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'The situation is positive' - Taoiseach suggests earlier than planned lifting of Covid rules

People can look forward to an earlier than planned lifting of Covid restrictions, the Taoiseach has said. Micheál Martin said that current restrictions were due to stay in place until the end of the month but they could be lifted next week. ...

20 Jan 2022 at 11:37

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Varadkar hopes to lift 'almost all' Covid restrictions by March 31

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is seeking a deadline of March 31 to remove “almost all” of the remaining Covid-19 restrictions. He told a meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party yesterday (January 18) that the low level of hospital admissions, ...

19 Jan 2022 at 10:24

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'We’re not going away for Christmas' - CMO won't rule out tougher Covid measures

Ireland's Chief Medical Officer has not ruled out the need for tougher measures to protect the health system. Dr Tony Holohan said that no decision has been made on extra restrictions, but stressed that health officials will keep watching ...

20 Dec 2021 at 10:32

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Booster vaccines available for over 40s from Sunday

People aged between 40 and 49 are being urged to come forward for their booster vaccine by the head of the HSE. Paul Reid said those in their 40s will be able to get boosters in vaccination centres, GPs and pharmacies from Sunday. ...

18 Dec 2021 at 13:03

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Over 40's encouraged to take the Covid-19 booster vaccine

18 Dec 2021 at 12:38

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EXPLAINER: What are the new Covid-19 restrictions announced for Christmas for Ireland due to Omicron

A number of new restrictions have been announced for Ireland for Christmas as an attempt to stop the spread of the Omicron variant in Ireland. The new restrictions announced this evening by Michael Martin are as follows: * all ...

17 Dec 2021 at 19:44

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'We want artists still performing' - Taoiseach would like to see venues staying open

The Taoiseach has said he would like to see theatres and gig venues staying open, despite fresh Covid-19 restrictions. The new measures, designed to curb the spread of Covid-19 amid high rates of the virus, will take effect ...

06 Dec 2021 at 17:58

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Cabinet meet today to discuss more potential Covid restrictions ahead of Christmas

The Cabinet will meet today (December 3rd) to discuss the possibility of new Covid-19 restrictions ahead of Christmas. Public health officials have sent fresh advice to the Government following a meeting of the National ...

03 Dec 2021 at 13:12

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Taoiseach hopeful Covid restrictions can be removed by month's end

The Taoiseach said he is hopeful Covid restrictions can be removed at the end of the month, allowing events and the hospitality sector to open after 8pm. The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is meeting ...

14 Jan 2022 at 15:51

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Covid restrictions without strong public health rationale must go - Health Minister

Pandemic restrictions must only remain in place if there is a strong public health rationale for them, the Health Minister has said. Despite record high case numbers driven by the Omicron variant, hospital and ...

13 Jan 2022 at 16:08

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