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Level 5 restrictions will apply from Christmas Eve, but there are some exemptions for the holiday period

At a glance: What's in the restrictions for Christmas?

The country is to return to Level 5 restrictions - with a number of exemptions - from Christmas Eve until at least 12 January.

Coronavirus • 24 Dec 20

Paschal Donohoe says a collective decision needs to be made on what is right for the economy beyond Christmas

'Intense discussions' on exiting Level 5 under way

"Intense discussions" on how the country will exit Level 5 restrictions are "necessary" and are under way, the Minister for Finance has said, describing it as a "decision of magnitude".

Business • 20 Nov 20

ISME tells TDs that it believes there are more effective and successful ways to respond to Covid-19, other than a national lockdown

ISME writes to TDs to express lockdown concerns

The Irish SME Association (ISME) has written to all TDs in Ireland to express its grave concern at the latest national "lockdown" due to Covid-19.

Business • 03 Nov 20

An IT glitch at the weekend saw several sales being cancelled (file image)

Marts Association in call for return to in-person sales

Calls have been made for marts to return to in-person trading following an IT glitch at the weekend that saw the cancellation of several online sales.

Ireland • 28 Oct 20

Davy said the economy may contract by 1.3% in the last three months of 2020 as a result of the move to Level 5 restrictions for six weeks

Economy may shrink by 1.3% in Q4 due to Level 5 curbs

The Irish economy could contract by 1.3% in the last three months of the year, as a result of the move to Level 5 restrictions for six weeks according to estimates.

Business • 20 Oct 20

Under Level 3, restaurants, cafes and pubs can only remain open for take-away and delivery and outdoor dining or service to a maximum of 15 people

Pubs and restaurants may face Christmas restrictions

Pubs and restaurants may be facing the prospect of not being able to reopen their doors to indoor customers for Christmas.

Business • 20 Oct 20

Those who hold house parties, travel beyond the 5km limit or refuse to wear a face covering face being fined (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

€500 on-the-spot fines for breaches of restrictions

People who breach the Government's Covid-19 restrictions can be issued with an on-the-spot fine of up to €500 under legislation to be passed in the coming days, the Cabinet has agreed.

Coronavirus • 21 Oct 20

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