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Council told to 'cop on' over plans to reduce outdoor seating for pubs and...

Dublin City Council says it is reviewing rules in relation to outdoor seating due to social distancing guidelines.

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Shane Ross says driving and NCT tests not likely to return anytime soon

The Dáil was told that a backlog of approximately 20,000 was building up for driving tests.

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Most Irish people don't expect a 'return to normality' until 2021

Seven in 10 people think we’ll have some form of social distancing in place until at least June 2021.

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New Zealand PM turned away from cafe as social distancing limits capacity

Jacinda Ardern has won wide praise for her handling of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus has forced some councils to take a new approach to local democracy

Some are sitting, some aren’t – how are councils in Dublin responding to Covid-19?

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Gardaí to wear face masks in certain situations but will not use them while...

Garda management confirmed the news today.

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Childcare settings may use 'pod' system when they reopen

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone said social distancing would be “traumatic” for children and childcare providers.

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Gardaí conduct patrols at Dun Laoghaire's 40 Foot and Sutton beach as good...

A number of people took advantage of the good weather and went to the beach.

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Counter screens and hand sanitiser: Wetherspoons outlines plans for how it...

Whenever they re-open, pubs are certain to look very different to how they did before Covid-19.

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Taoiseach says two metre social distancing rule remains in place

Ministers will be briefed by chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan next week.

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'It is not a rule, it is guidance': Tony Holohan says two-metre social...

Concerns have been raised about the impact the measures will have on businesses as the country re-opens.

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Two-metre rule makes reopening schools in September difficult, minister says

The minister said he will publish a road map for the reopening of schools in two weeks.

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Barbecues to be order of the day from Monday as UK eases lockdown restrictions

Groups of up to six people will be able to meet in private gardens, Boris Johnson said this evening.

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2m v 1m: Why is the physical distancing advice different around the world and...

The extent of physical distancing needed has become a major debate as Ireland looks to re-open.

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Poll: Should churches and other places of worship be allowed to reopen now?

Government guidelines advise that places of worship should not reopen until 20 July.

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Taking over private hospitals during the Covid-19 crisis will cost roughly...

‘A fire alarm went off and we sent four fire tenders, and people are saying now we should only have sent three,’ the secretary general said.

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Groups of up to six people allowed to meet indoors or outdoors from Monday

Up to 15 people can also meet for outdoor sporting activities, including summer camps for children.

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'We probably could put 21,000 into Croke Park safely' - GAA plan for crowds...

GAA President John Horan on how they could accommodate fans while social distancing exists.

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Ibec urges government to change social distancing requirement to one metre

Business group representatives have met the Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee today.

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UK mulls move to one-metre distancing as expert says earlier lockdown...

Professor Neil Ferguson said that if the UK government imposed restrictions a week earlier, the death toll could’ve been halved.

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'It's good to see town busy': Penneys re-opening sees long queues and excited...

In Dublin and across the country, hundreds queued to enter Penneys.

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Nationwide survey will ask people how they are coping as Covid-19...

It will also ask people about how well they feel the government is balancing the lifting of restrictions with that of economic and social wellbeing.

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Two-metre social distancing rule could be reduced to one metre for pubs and...

Restaurants and pubs which serve food are due to repen at the end of June.

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Boris Johnson to discuss easing lockdown and two-metre rule with scientists

Johnson will tomorrow outline the plans to parliament for pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers to reopen in England.

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England replaces two-metre social distancing rule with 'one-metre plus'

Pubs will also re-open in England from the start of July.

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It is not envisaged that significant PPE will need to be worn when schools...

Guidelines for schools are currently being drafted.

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'The idea is to just to try and keep the head above water': The Dublin...

Tour operators are facing down the barrel of a lost summer.

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All-Ireland final referee Gough opts out for 2020 due to social distancing...

‘As long as there is social distancing still in place,’ the Meathman is unavailable.

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'Radio Boyne' and an Ulster Fry: How the Orange Order is celebrating a...

The Orange Order has cancelled parades this year because of Covid-19.

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PSG thrash Ligue 2 club in front of 5,000 fans

The French government relaxed health protocols before the weekend to allow for a total attendance of 5,000, including players, journalists and staff.

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GAA President makes direct appeal to Taoiseach to allow more supporters...

John Horan has said the size of GAA stadia means larger numbers socially distancing is possible.

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'Do not organise or attend house parties': Dr Ronan Glynn issues warning amid...

Glynn has also asked workplaces to review their procedures and protocols.

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First Dates producers to ban hugging and kissing for upcoming RTÉ series

The new measure aims to allow participants to abide by social distancing rules.

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Social distancing rules for Covid-19 are based on outdated science,...

That’s according to research published in medical journal the BMJ.

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Acting CMO: 'I'm not sure a situation like Killarney would be avoided by...

This morning Independent TD Michael Health-Rae said people would get alcohol “in a measured and sensible way” if pubs re-opened.

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Some schools ‘failing to implement Covid-19 social distancing’

The head of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland said members ‘will not accept any departure from public health guidance’.

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Dublin businesses urge people to start Christmas shopping early to avoid...

DublinTown said 2020 has been “an extremely difficult year” for businesses.

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Safety first, selection boxes second: What will Christmas week look like in...

Tesco Ireland’s chief operating officer has urged shoppers not to panic.

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Managing director of RTÉ News apologises for social distancing breaches

RTÉ officials met with gardaí yesterday in relation to the retirement gathering.

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Up to 40 people in TV reception during controversial RTÉ retirement...

The RTÉ review found five breaches of Covid-19 protocols at the event.

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