Micheál Martin’s announcement was welcome but questions remain, such as how long will Mandatory Hotel Quarantine be kept in place and is there a successor to the flop that was the Stay and Spend Scheme?
Masks may have to be worn until winter , warns Donnelly as 345 Covid cases confirmed
It will be some time still before enough people are vaccinated to fully lift restrictions, according to the Health Minister.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said face masks may be required until early winter to protect against Covid-19. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins
Mon, 24 May, 2021 - 18:15
Michelle McGlynn and Daniel McConnell
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said face masks may have to be worn until autumn or early winter in high-risk environments or if there is a local Covid-19 outbreak.
Mr Donnelly s comments come as Nphet reported a further 345 Covid-19 cases. It has also reported there are currently 127 Covid patients in hospital, of which 44 are in ICU.
Would You Support Calls For One-Off Bank Holiday In September?
12th May 2021
The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation are calling for a one-off bank holiday to be introduced in September to boost the tourism sector.
With expectations that this summer will be one of domestic tourism, the group are calling for this extra bank holiday as a means of extending the summer season.
On Wednesday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Catherine Flanagan, Special Projects Lead with the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.
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Calls for September bank holiday to reward Irish public and support recovery for tourism sector losing €27m a day
Updated: 10 May 2021, 18:42
THE Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has urged the Irish government to introduce a one-off bank holiday this September to stretch the domestic tourism season and reward the public.
The business group, representing Ireland s major hospitality groups including Aer Lingus, The Irish Hotels Federation and Restaurants Association of Ireland, claim the extra day off would benefit both the hospitality industry and the hard-pressed public following months of closure.
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The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation has called for a September public holiday for IrelandCredit: Alamy