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Leo Varadkar said the Government has to take other factors into consideration

December move to Level 3 'too quick' - Varadkar

Coronavirus • 15 Jan

'what we are seeing in this wave is different to what we have seen since springtime, and perhaps worse,' Prof Philip Nolan said

44% of all Covid-19 cases reported in last 14 days

Coronavirus • 15 Jan

A total of 2,033 people have died with coronavirus

Covid-19: Six further deaths and 269 new cases

Coronavirus • 25 Nov 20

Leo Varadkar said there are dangers that international travel could reseed Covid-19 here (File photo - RollingNews.ie)

Tánaiste advises not to book Christmas flights home yet

Coronavirus • 12 Nov 20

Today marks one week since the Level 5 restrictions were introduced to suppress Covid-19 in Ireland

Covid-19: Six further deaths, 866 new cases, 43 in ICU

Coronavirus • 29 Oct 20

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn on their way into Government Buildings

Cabinet to meet on Monday to discuss move to Level 5

Coronavirus • 17 Oct 20

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar speaking on Claire Byrne Live

FULL INTERVIEW: Tánaiste Leo Varadkar

claire byrne live • 05 Oct 20

Every county will be moved to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions with improved enforcement

Covid-19: Govt approves Level 3 restrictions nationwide

Coronavirus • 05 Oct 20

Situation across the country is now 'a matter of serious concern' - Dr Ronan Glynn

Glynn urges people to meet up with only one household

Coronavirus • 03 Oct 20

One official said we are currently looking at a doubling in cases over a 16-day period

Behaviour will dictate spread of virus, say officials

Coronavirus • 12 Sep 20

The opening of all pubs in Dublin on 21 September may also be contingent on the spread of the virus

NPHET wants tighter restrictions in Dublin

Coronavirus • 10 Sep 20

The HSE is to start recruiting more community 'swabbers' for Covid-19 from Monday (File pic)

Covid-19: 95 additional cases, no further deaths

Coronavirus • 03 Sep 20

Dr Ronan Glynn said it appears around 90% of people are wearing face coverings where appropriate

NPHET warning over improper wearing of face coverings

Coronavirus • 01 Sep 20

A temporary Covid-19 test centre in Newbridge, Co Kildare

Not at point to end Kildare restrictions - NPHET

Coronavirus • 27 Aug 20

Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn speaking at the press briefing this evening (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

136 new cases of Covid-19, one further death

Coronavirus • 20 Aug 20

Micheál Martin announced the new restrictions at a post-Cabinet press briefing

New powers for gardaí to enforce Covid restrictions

Coronavirus • 18 Aug 20

Micheál Martin said the Govt and the National Public Health Emergency Team will 'continue to monitor the situation closely'

Number of Covid cases 'deeply concerning' - Taoiseach

Coronavirus • 16 Aug 20

A Covid-19 testing unit in Newbridge, Co Kildare (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

NPHET considers colour-coded response to replace phases

Coronavirus • 12 Aug 20

Professor Philip Nolan said he is 'quite concerned' by the jump in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks.

Covid-19: 68 new cases and no further deaths

Coronavirus • 10 Aug 20

The outbreaks in four meat factories in Kildare and Offaly have led to around 300 confirmed cases so far

Meat plants hit by virus will not reopen in morning

Coronavirus • 10 Aug 20

NPHET has 'significant and growing concerns'

Govt told of NPHET's 'significant and growing concerns'

Coronavirus • 05 Aug 20

15 patients with confirmed cases of Covid-19 are in hospital

Covid-19: 50 additional cases, no new deaths

Coronavirus • 05 Aug 20

Face coverings on public transport are now mandatory (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Visible enforcement of face masks rule urged

Coronavirus • 29 Jun 20

Transparency will be key to keeping consensus

Analysis and Comment • 03 May 20

The Taoiseach has said that the roadmap to reopen Ireland will be slow and gradual

Clarity on restrictions key, say behavioural experts

Coronavirus • 05 May 20

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