It was announced at a Government Press Briefing today It comes as the Government also confirmed a raft of strict measures aimed at tackling the surging levels of Covid-19.
The new rules around travel, construction, schools and shopping were agreed by cabinet this afternoon.
The current travel ban in place for Great Britain and South Africa has been extended until midnight January 8.
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Updated: 7 Jan 2021, 10:21
THE mum of a rising soccer star horrifically injured in an acid attack has told how the lad had never endured racism in Ireland before.
But Christy Agberhiere insists that despite the enormous outpouring of goodwill from all over the country after Republic of Ireland youth international Tega was almost blinded, life will never be the same for them here again.
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Christy Agberhiere has revealed her son Tega had never experienced racism in Ireland before he was attacked in 2019
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The young sports star has moved to the US on a football scholarshipCredit: Social Media - WLRFM
And she is ready to leave her Co Waterford home to join her son in America, where he is on a football scholarship with Western Texas College after recovering from the 2019 assault.
Non-essential construction will be banned under new measures agreed by Cabinet to curb Covid-19 spread
Updated: 6 Jan 2021, 16:37
ALL non-essential construction will be halted in a bid to curb the spread of Covid-19.
The Cabinet has agreed to close the majority of building sites at 6pm on Friday.
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Most building sites are expected to closeCredit: Getty - Contributor
A number of exceptions for health projects related to Covid-19, education and social housing will not be forced to shut.
Repairs and essential maintenance for rail and utility projects and roads are also not expected to be affected.
Sole traders such as plumbers and electricians will be permitted to operate on a emergency call out basis.