Socialising at greatest level since Covid began - NPHET Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan led the latest briefing from the National Public Health Emergency Team. Coronavirus • 03 Nov 21
Plans for further easing of restrictions to be set out The Government will set out plans next week for a further easing of restrictions on travel, aviation, hospitality, sport and live events. Politics • 20 May 21
Donohoe says focus is on getting people back to work The Minister for Finance has said it is "appropriate" that the Government should have as much information as possible before it makes decisions that have … Business • 25 Nov 20
'Substantial changes' in Covid-19 hospitalisation rate The impact of Covid-19 is increasing and substantial changes in the hospitalisation rate can be seen, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said. Coronavirus • 20 Oct 20
Covid-19: 196 new cases, no further deaths The Department of Health has confirmed 196 new cases of coronavirus and has reported no further deaths. Coronavirus • 10 Sep 20
Move to Phase 4 delayed, review in three weeks' time The Taoiseach has confirmed that the reopening of pubs, hotel bars and nightclubs will now not go ahead on 10 August as planned. Coronavirus • 05 Aug 20
Covid-19: One further death, 25 additional cases The Department of Health has announced that one further person previously diagnosed with Covid-19 in Ireland has died, and has confirmed an additional 25 new … Coronavirus • 10 Jul 20
Early opening of hairdressers and barbers expected The Cabinet will meet in the afternoon to discuss recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team on Phase 3 of the easing of coronavirus … Coronavirus • 19 Jun 20
Major retail stores to reopen from Monday The Cabinet is expected to give approval for the reopening of major retail stores from next Monday when it meets tomorrow. Coronavirus • 04 Jun 20
Ten more deaths from Covid-19, 426 additional cases Another ten people with Covid-19 have died in Ireland, bringing the total to 1,506, according to the Department of Health. Coronavirus • 14 May 20
Face coverings could be part of Covid-19 response The Chief Medical Officer has said there will be a role for non-medical grade face coverings in the community as part of the response to … News • 12 May 20
Further minutes of NPHET meetings published The Department of Health has published further minutes of meetings of the National Public Health Emergency Team, known as NPHET, which had been a source … Coronavirus • 30 Apr 20
Dept publishes details of NPHET governance structure The Department of Health has published details of the governance structure of National Public Health Emergency Team following concerns raised by opposition politicians, who called … Coronavirus • 29 Apr 20
59 Covid-19 deaths as number of cases approaches 20,000 The Department of Health has said 59 more people have died after being diagnosed with Covid-19. Coronavirus • 28 Apr 20
What must happen before life can return to normal? So will they or won't they? That's the question on everyone's lips this week, as we await the outcome of Friday's meeting of the National … News • 28 Apr 20
Sharp increase in Covid-19 deaths, cases in care homes New figures have revealed a sharp increase in the number of nursing home residents who have tested positive for coronavirus. Coronavirus • 23 Apr 20
Govt announces 'unprecedented' actions over Covid-19 The Taoiseach has announced new stringent measures designed to curb the spread of Covid-19, calling them "unprecedented actions" to respond to an "unprecedented emergency". Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20
