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People are being encouraged to play it safe as coronavirus restrictions are eased for the first time this year.
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You can also travel 20km from home if you are crossing county boundaries.
Meanwhile, up to two households can now meet up outdoors, although people are asked not to meet up in each other’s gardens.
Two households that are fully vaccinated can now also meet up indoors.
Schools will this morning be full for the first time this year, as all first to fourth years return to class.
Residential construction is also resuming today, alongside projects related to early-learning and childcare.
Education stakeholders meet later to discuss the fate of the Leaving Cert
Education stakeholders will meet today to discuss the fate of this summer s Leaving Cert.
The Government s expected to make a decision on the options for the exams at Tuesday s cabinet meeting.
Unions, student and parent groups along with Department of Education officials are meeting.
Teachers Union of Ireland General Secretary, Michael Gillespie says his union want the Leaving Cert to go ahead:
The HSE has confirmed the majority of AstraZeneca clinics have been cancelled for the rest of the week. However, it says a small number will continue for certain people over the age of 60. It follows NIAC s recommendation that the vaccine be used for people…