Taoiseach Micheal Martin s lockdown announcement - pubs, hairdressers, retail and everything to expect
The big Ireland lockdown announcement is due this week
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With Cabinet set to meet this week ahead of the Taoiseach s latest address to the nation, there s optimism that a more detailed plan will be announced as Ireland leaves Level 5 restrictions.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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Covid in summer: Government to resist calls for quicker summer reopening ‘Clear indication’ of what June and July will be like after Thursday’s meeting
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The Government will resist pressure to accelerate the planned summer reopening of the country amid concerns about a potential spike in Covid-19 infections.
Senior sources said there is growing worry within Government about moving too fast when case numbers remain high and only 25 per cent of the eligible population has received a first vaccine dose.