Behind Ireland’s Covid response: ‘We were going to be building morgues for people’
Key Irish figures recall the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic’s early days
Liz Canavan
Irish holidaymakers in quarantine in Malta, as country does not accept HSE vaccine card
Department of Foreign Affairs liaising with Maltese authorities over Irish tourists
Taoiseach says Covid certs not a ‘mess’, as less than 10% of calls to hotline dealt with
Number of call centre workers to be increased as 40,000 call helpline in two days
One million digital Covid certs expected to be issued by Wednesday
Committee told the aim is to issue 1.9 million digital Covid certificates by July 19th
Covid: Employers struggling to rehire staff ‘should contact Dept of Social Protection’
Liz Canavan says number of people receiving Pandemic Unemployment Payment continues to fall
Retail, cultural sites reopening possible from May 4th ‘if we hold firm’
Government official urges vigilance while Nphet reports 423 Covid-19 cases and five deaths
Government consultants discussed ‘war room’ for Covid-19 response
Email outlines plan for ‘integrated insight centre’ that could seek data from State bodies
Covid-19: Walk-in test centres aimed at catching asymptomatic cases, says HSE
Centres will target mild or symptom-free cases in hotspots in Dublin and Tullamore
Rise in Covid-19 outbreaks driven by household visits, says Government
School outbreaks treble in a week, as hospital and nursing home numbers fall
People who hold St Patrick’s Day parties ‘face fines or prosecution’
Warning comes as data shows ‘big jump’ in people moving around in the last month
Covid-19 research finds many falsely believe they are fully compliant with rules
Government study conducted in collaboration with ESRI will feed into plans to reopen, official says
Government concern as 5,200 Irish people return from holidays abroad in one week
‘While we all would love and need a holiday, now is not the time to travel,’ says official
Covid-19: 54 deaths and 1,335 new cases reported by Nphet
Exit from Level 5 requires sharp fall in cases and will be gradual, says Tánaiste
Miriam Lord: No room at the Leinster House inn for former TDs and senators
Christmas visits off the menu as Oireachtas restaurant only open to serving members
Restrict contacts now if visiting vulnerable over Christmas, Government says
People asked to limit contacts to ‘small circle’ and prioritise activities around ‘close group’
‘Busy’ weekend sparks public transport debate in Government
Hospitality’s uniform 11.30pm closing results in festive crowds trying to get home at same time
Government offers suggestions on how to navigate Christmas safely
Restaurants already heavily booked ahead of their reopening
Covid-19 vaccine: Government engaged in ‘scenario planning’ for rollout
Resumption of normal life will ‘still take some time’, Liz Canavan says
Coronavirus: What’s allowed and what to avoid this Christmas
Government stresses ‘every contact counts’ as it outlines options available at Level 3
Government settles on Covid strategy after 'Battle of the Spreadsheets'
Politicians and health experts weigh numbers and tailor policy ahead of reopening
The beginning of the end: 10 things to know about Covid-19 vaccines
Almost a year since Covid-19 emerged, there is a chink of light at the end of the tunnel
Anatomy of a lockdown U-turn: Holding out against Nphet a gamble politicians unwilling to take
There is a sense that the administration’s credibility has been damaged. ‘Failure of nerve’ is a phrase used by several people
GPs see increase in people with Covid-19 symptoms after bank holiday
Public urged to contact out-of-hours doctors if they develop symptoms at weekends
Green list won't be reviewed until next week despite spikes in some countries
Figures confirm sharp rises in cases in some green- list countries such as Malta since July 21st
Coronavirus: Government urges close contacts of positive cases to get tested
Increasing proportion of these contacts are not coming forward for testing, briefing is told
Coronavirus: Government finalising ‘roadmap’ for return of safe overseas travel
Figures show decline in number of self-isolation check-up calls answered by passengers
Donohoe says Covid-19 support demands could wipe out 2020 tax take
Minister says stimulus plan must have immediate effect
Ireland’s exit from lockdown will not mean ‘return to normal life’
Daily briefing reveals 32,800 less unemployment payments issued than last week
Government ‘not ruling out’ making face coverings mandatory
Varadkar calls for public to use face masks in places where social distancing is difficult
Coronavirus: Eight more deaths recorded ahead of new push on face coverings
Face coverings to remain optional indoors as death toll in State rises to 1,703
Coronavirus: 25% of new cases arising in the community with no known link to other cases
Protest in Dublin attended by thousands posed ‘a risk to life’, Tony Holohan says
‘Stick to the guidelines’ – People warned not to gather in crowds as sunny weekend approaches
‘We’re asking you to keep the public health advice in mind, whatever your plans’
Explainer: Did the Taoiseach ignore public health rules by going on a picnic?
People were urged last week not to have picnics. This week’s advice is: ‘use your head’
Coronavirus: People told not to make appointments to buy furniture
Public warned they should only be travelling for essential hardware
Covid-19: Cocooners given designated time in Dublin parks
Other park users are asked to not visit between 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Over-70s advised not to stop and talk when outside exercising
Those cocooning told to avoid contact with other people and not to go to the shops
‘I don’t think we’re there yet’: Varadkar doubtful on lifting coronavirus restrictions
Review of Covid-19 situation due on Friday, but Ireland’s numbers currently ‘not good enough,’ says Taoiseach
‘We will no longer serve rude or impatient customers’ – Dublin butcher
Village Butcher shop in Ranelagh urges customers to be patient
Coronavirus: Community spread mostly under control, but evidence of people moving about
Tony Holohan warns against complacency, pointing increased seismilogical activity
Coronavirus: Paid leave for some partners of healthcare workers to assist with childcare
Government wary of ‘second wave’ as it examines plan to lift restrictions
Coronavirus: Over one million people now receiving State income support
Hardware stores should open only for emergencies and deliveries, says Government
Coronavirus: 5,000 return to Ireland and 1,000 want to come home
Wage subsidies increased, farmer payments brought forward as State warns of bogus emails
Boating and fishing no longer allowed in large parks and reserves
Liz Canavan provided updates at Wednesday’s government Covid-19 briefing
Coronavirus in Ireland: What we know so far
Q&A: What are the numbers? How are restrictions enforced? How does the virus spread?
Coronavirus: Ireland is at a ‘delicate and critical point’
High level of compliance with travel restrictions over weekend - official
Domestic violence victims exempt from 2km travel restriction
Daily briefing reveals 570 employers have not disclosed their bank details to Revenue
Ombudsman calls for ‘urgent clarity’ on State examinations
Government should be ‘clear and honest’ with pupils over status of Junior and Leaving Cert exams
Coronavirus: Cross-Border travel to be monitored over weekend
Further 200 beds secured to protect residents in direct provision centres
Clarification expected soon on State examinations
Senior officials have been meeting in recent weeks to examine contingency measures
Surge in unemployment payments to more than 700,000
Free delivery of newspapers for vulnerable people by An Post begins
Coronavirus: Efforts ongoing to bring home 1,000 Irish from 86 countries
‘Fast moving and volatile’ situation sees entire regions closed off at short notice
Coronavirus: Unemployment payments to reach bank accounts by Tuesday
Up to 389,000 apply for €350 Covid-19 benefit, equivalent to a 19-month claim load
Coronavirus: Temporary morgue planned for Kilmainham
Way to allow farmers sell cattle while the marts are closed is being sought
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