^The large increase in the cases count on 2020-07-30 is due to a cluster at a dog food factory in Naas, Kildare and in cases related to the construction industry.
^ abThe large increases in the cases counts on 2020-08-07 and 2020-08-08 is due to a number of clusters and outbreaks in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly resulting in the announcement of a three-week regional lockdown for the three counties.
^The large increase in the cases count on 2020-08-15 is due to multiple clusters and outbreaks with secondary spread of disease in all provinces of Ireland.
^The large increase in the cases count on 2020-12-05 is due to a technical issue that delayed uploading of laboratory results to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC).
Authorities shut a secondary school linked to the case as a precautionary measure.[7][9] The State did not name the school involved, but—shortly afterwards—the Irish Examiner's Political Editor, Daniel McConnell, tweeted a copy of the letter it had sent to parents informing them it would close.[10]
March 2020edit
3 March – A second case was confirmed of a female in the east of the country who had been to Northern Italy.[11] She had no contact with the first case.
4 March – Four more cases were confirmed, two females and two males in the west of the country who travelled from Northern Italy, bringing the total to six.[12]
5 March – Seven more cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 13.[13] Four of the cases were related to travel from Northern Italy—four males from the east of the country—one of these four cases was connected to Trinity College Dublin.[14] Two of the seven cases were associated with close contact with a confirmed case—two females in the west of the country. One of the seven cases was a male in the south of the country who had no history of travel abroad.[15]
The same day brought confirmation of five more cases, bringing the total in the country at that time to 18.[17]
11 March
An elderly patient in Naas General Hospital in County Kildare (south-west of the country's capital city, Dublin) became Ireland's first fatality from the virus; nine new cases were announced.[18] This brought confirmed cases to 43.
27 new cases were confirmed, bringing the total cases in the country to 70.[20]
In response to the increase of cases, TaoiseachLeo Varadkar announced the closure of all schools, colleges and childcare facilities until 29 March.[21] The announcement, which came one day after the World Health Organization formally declared that the outbreak was pandemic, also marked Ireland's movement from the Containment Phase in its strategy to combat the spread of the virus (a strategy which the Department of the Taoiseach had reaffirmed just three days earlier) towards the Delay Phase.[22][23]
13 March – Following the introduction of restrictions on social gatherings, RTÉ One aired the first edition of The Late Late Show to go ahead without a studio audience.[24][25]
14 March – 39 new cases were confirmed and another death announced of a man in the East of the country with underlying medical conditions. This brought the total cases to 129, with 2 deaths in total.[26]
15 March
40 new cases were confirmed. The total number of cases stood at 169 with 2 deaths.[27]
The Government of Ireland ordered bars and public houses to close and advised against house parties.[28]
18 March
74 new cases were confirmed, bringing total cases in the country to 366 with 2 deaths.[29]
More detailed information about hospital statistics, age range affected, how COVID-19 was spreading, healthcare workers and cases by county was published by the National Public Health Emergency Team starting on this day. It showed that the virus was present in 23 of the 26 counties, with Laois, Leitrim and Monaghan the only three yet to record a case.[30]
19 March – 191 new cases were confirmed, bringing total to 557. 1 new death was recorded, bringing the total to 3 deaths.[31][32] The woman died in an isolation ward in St Vincent's Hospital.[33][34] Her daughter later spoke to the media and urged the public to protect themselves from the virus.[35][36][37]
20 March – 126 new cases were reported, bringing the total to 683. It was also confirmed that the virus had since infected Laois and Leitrim, leaving Monaghan as the last of the 26 counties.[38]
22 March – 121 new cases were announced, bringing the total to 906. A fourth death was also announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 4.[39] The man, who died at the Mater Hospital, was musical director of a choir in Dublin and former Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.[40][41]
23 March – A further 219 cases and 2 more deaths were announced, bringing the totals to 1,125 cases and 6 deaths.[42] Of those then diagnosed, 208 were health care workers.[43]
26 March
255 cases and 10 deaths were confirmed, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,819, and the total number of deaths to 19, more than double the previous day's total.[44]
302 new cases as well as 3 new deaths brought the total number of confirmed cases and deaths to 2,121 and 22, respectively.[46] Among the deaths was the country's first healthcare fatality, who was based in the east.[47]
Merrion Street described it as "a more intensive phase in our response to COVID-19".[49] The measures, which coincided with an escalating death toll, were also a response to increased reliance on intensive care units (ICUs) to treat critically ill patients, and an attempt to lower this number before capacity was reached.[50]
31 March – 325 cases and 17 deaths were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases and deaths to 3,235 and 71, respectively.[51]
April 2020edit
1 April
An additional 212 cases and 14 deaths were reported, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,447, and the total number of deaths to 85.[52]
It was also announced that Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan, who displayed signs of illness during the previous evening's news conference, had entered hospital for non-COVID reasons; Ronan Glynn (Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Department of Health's Health Protection Unit) took charge.[53][54]
2 April
A further 402 cases and 13 deaths were announced, bringing the totals to 3,849 cases and 98 deaths.
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said of the intensive care unit (ICU) figures: "Of 148 cases admitted to ICU, 25 of those cases have been discharged, sadly there have been 14 deaths from ICU and 109 remain in ICU. The median age of ICU admission is 62."[55]
3 April
A further 424 cases and 22 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 4,273 cases and 120 deaths.[56]
A further 480 cases and 25 deaths were initially reported by the Department of Health, bringing the totals to 7,054 cases and 288 deaths. It was reported that there was a discrepancy between the number of cases confirmed by Ireland's Department of Health and the ECDC, due to swab tests sent to Germany for analysis to clear the backlog and testing in Ireland. 14,000 samples returned from German labs, of which 1,035 tested positive, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 8,089. 62 patients admitted to ICU were discharged as of that date.[58]
TaoiseachLeo Varadkar announced that measures introduced on 27 March would be extended until at least 5 May.[59]
11 April
A further 553 cases, together with an additional 286 cases from previous samples sent to Germany, and 33 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 8,928 cases and 320 deaths.
Minister for HealthSimon Harris said between 25,000 and 30,000 tests had been sent to Germany and "well over" half of the results had been returned, with the remainder due back by next week.[60]
12 April
A further 430 cases, together with an additional 297 cases from previous samples sent to Germany, and 14 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 9,655 cases and 334 deaths.
The National Public Health Emergency Team said there would be a "real danger" of a second wave of virus cases, if the changing of restrictions was not done correctly.[61]
13 April
A further 527 cases, together with an additional 465 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany, and 31 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 10,647 cases and 365 deaths.
Around 80% of cases are mild to moderate illness, close to 14% have severe disease and around 6% are critical.
The Minister for Health claimed Ireland's approach to tackling COVID-19 was the "right strategy" that was "going to save lives".[62]
15 April
A further 657 cases, together with an additional 411 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany, and 38 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 12,547 cases and 444 deaths.[63]
Among the deaths announced, a 23-year-old said to be the youngest person to have died in the country at the time.[64]
A spokesperson for the Ireland East Hospital Group confirmed the deaths of two healthcare workers, a man and a woman, at the same hospital in Kilkenny, the man having died at home the previous day and the woman having died in the hospital that day.[65][66]
16 April
A further 629 cases, together with an additional 95 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany, and 43 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 13,271 cases and 486 deaths. One death, previously reported, was de-notified.[67]
The National Public Health Emergency Team reported that lockdown and other measures had driven the growth rate of the pandemic "as low as it needs to be" and was "close to zero".[68]
18 April
A further 630 cases, together with an additional 148 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany, and 41 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 14,758 cases and 571 deaths.[69]
Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan, reported that the curve had flattened and that no peak would be coming. He said the lockdown should continue until 5 May and that the government should focus on contact tracing.[70]
21 April – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that 8,377 people had recovered in the community and that 856 people were discharged from hospital as of that date. It was also announced that one previously reported death was no longer classified as related to COVID-19.[71]
24 April – A further 577 cases and 37 deaths, and 185 probable deaths were reported, and 2 deaths previously reported were reclassified as unrelated to COVID-19, bringing the totals to 18,184 cases and 1,014 deaths. The HPSC defined a probable death as "a death where a lab test had not been done but where a doctor believed a death was associated with current COVID-19." The total number of deaths included probable deaths in accordance with advice from the ECDC.[72]
28 April – A further 299 cases were initially reported but the number was corrected to 229 by Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan, and 59 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 19,877 cases and 1,159 deaths. 2 previously notified deaths were de-notified.[73]
29 April – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said "We estimate that as of Saturday 25th April 12,222 COVID-19 cases (64%) in the community have recovered. 1,164 cases (6%) have been discharged from hospital which gives us a total recovery rate of 70%."[74]
30 April – A further 359 cases and 43 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 20,612 cases and 1,232 deaths.[75] 1 previously notified death was de-notified.[76]
May 2020edit
1 May
TaoiseachLeo Varadkar announced the extension of the current restrictions to 18 May at the earliest.[77]
A roadmap to easing restrictions in Ireland that included five stages was adopted by the government and subsequently published online.[78][79]
6 May – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that 17,110 had recovered in the community and that 1,399 people had been discharged from hospital as of that date.[80]
13 May – Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 17,877 people had recovered in the community and 1,593 people had recovered in hospital as of 10 May.[81]
15 May
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced seven children in Ireland had been identified with links to paediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a new illness temporarily associated with COVID-19.[82]
18 May – Ireland entered phase one of the government's roadmap of easing COVID-19 restrictions.[85]
20 May – Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 21,060 people have recovered from COVID-19 as of 20 May.[81] Tony Holohan was absent "at short notice".[86]
31 May – A further 66 cases and 2 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 24,990 cases and 1,652 deaths. 1 previously notified death and 5 cases were de-notified.[89]
TaoiseachLeo Varadkar announced a series of changes to the government's roadmap of easing COVID-19 restrictions in Ireland, which he summed up as: "Stay Local".[91]
The Government confirmed that "phase two plus" of easing the COVID-19 restrictions would begin on Monday 8 June.[92]
8 June – Ireland entered "phase two plus" of the government's roadmap of easing COVID-19 restrictions.[93][94]
10 June – Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 23,213 people had recovered, a rate of 92%. However he said that people who have recovered are experiencing longer term effects including fatigue and decreased exercise capacity.[95]
12 June – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that travel restrictions would remain in place and that nobody should leave Ireland for the purpose of tourism or leisure.[96]
17 June – Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 23,308 people had recovered.[90]
19 June – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a further re-configuration of the government's roadmap of easing COVID-19 restrictions with hairdressers, barbers, gyms, cinemas and churches reopening from 29 June.[97][98]
24 June – It was announced that 23,349 people had recovered as of 21 June, a rate of 92%.[99]
25 June
The Government confirmed that phase three of easing the COVID-19 restrictions would begin on Monday 29 June.[100]
Minister for HealthSimon Harris announced that face coverings would be mandatory for passengers on public transport to allow capacity on buses, trains and trams to increase, with sanctions for non-compliance.[101][102]
29 June
Ireland entered phase three of the government's roadmap of easing COVID-19 restrictions.[103]
Remaining businesses reopened including all pubs serving food, cafés, restaurants, hotels, hairdressers, beauty salons and tourist attractions.[104]
30 June – A further 11 cases and 1 death were reported, bringing the totals to 25,473 cases and 1,736 deaths.[105]
Face coverings must be worn in all shops and shopping centres. Retail staff would also be required to wear them unless there is a partition in place or there is social distancing of 2 metres between them and customers.
Pubs, hotel bars, nightclubs and casinos would remain closed until 10 August. Pubs currently serving food can remain open.
Social visits to people's homes should be limited to a maximum of ten people from no more than four different households.
Current restrictions of 50 people in indoor gatherings, 200 at outdoor gatherings would be extended until 10 August.
19 July – A green list for safe travel, due to be published by the government on 20 July, was postponed due to ongoing negotiations in Brussels, where the Taoiseach was attending an EU summit.[114] People coming into Ireland from countries on the list would not be required to quarantine for a 14-day period, as arrivals from countries not on the list would be.[115]
Following a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle, the government agreed to add 15 countries to a green list from which people could travel to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days upon arriving in Ireland, and would be reviewed on a fortnightly basis.[120][121]
27 July – The government announced a €376 million support package and roadmap to reopen all schools in Ireland at the end of August which included additional teachers and special needs assistants, personal protective equipment and stepped-up cleaning regimes.[124][125]
Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 24,000 people had recovered.[128]
31 July
A further 38 cases and no deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 26,065 cases and 1,763 deaths.[129]
Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that mass testing had taken place in relation to a number of known outbreaks.[130]
August 2020edit
3 August – Two groups representing publicans announced that they were calling for a compensation package for their members if pubs were not allowed to reopen on 10 August.[131]
Phase four of easing COVID-19 restrictions would not go ahead on 10 August.
Pubs, bars, hotel bars, nightclubs and casinos would remain closed.
Restaurants and pubs serving food would have to close by 11pm, but takeaways and deliveries could remain open after that time.
Face coverings would be mandatory in all shops and shopping centres from 10 August.
Five countries were removed from the green list of countries that were safe to travel to.
Current restrictions of 50 people in indoor gatherings, 200 at outdoor gatherings would remain in place.
6 August – Following a significant number of cases confirmed, Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn made an appeal to people in Laois, Kildare and Offaly to take particular attention if they were symptomatic, and double down on health measures.[133]
7 August
TaoiseachMicheál Martin announced a series of measures for counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly following significant increases of COVID-19 cases in the three counties, which would come into effect from midnight and would remain in place for two weeks.[134] Measures include:[135]
Residents of the three counties would not be permitted to travel outside of their counties except for in limited circumstances including to travel to and from work.
Restaurants, cafés, pubs serving food, cinemas, gyms, theatres, museums, galleries, bingo halls, casinos, betting shops, leisure centres and other indoor recreational and cultural outlets would be closed.
All retail outlets may remain open but with strict adherence to public health guidelines, including the wearing of face coverings.
All indoor gatherings would be restricted to 6 people and outdoor gatherings restricted to 15 people.
10 August – Face coverings were made mandatory in all shops, shopping centres, libraries, cinemas, museums, nail salons, hairdressers, dry cleaners, betting stores, tattooists and travel agents, with fines of up to €2,500 or a prison sentence of six months to people who do not comply.[136]
15 August – Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that Ireland was having multiple clusters with secondary spread of disease and rising numbers of cases in many parts of the country.[137]
16 August – The Licensed Vintners Association called for a Dublin pub to be shut down after videos emerged on social media of customers and staff not adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.[138]
18 August – Following a Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings, the Government announced six new measures because of the growing number of confirmed cases, which would remain in place until at least 13 September:[139]
All outdoor events would be limited to 15 people
All indoor events would be limited to 6 people, except for religious services, weddings and businesses, such as shops and restaurants
Gardaí would be given new powers to enforce rules around social gatherings in restaurants and bars serving food, and in private homes
Restaurants and cafés could remain open with closing times of 11.30pm
People would be advised to work from home and to avoid using public transport, unless absolutely necessary
Sports events and matches would revert to behind closed doors with strict avoidance of social gatherings before and after events
19 August – Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn spoke in a five-minute video shared by the Department of Health to clarify confusion over the public health measures announced on 18 August.[140]
21 August – The Government announced that COVID-19 restrictions in counties Laois and Offaly would be lifted but restrictions in Kildare would be extended for another two weeks.[141]
22 August
A 23-year-old woman in Dóchas Centre became the first prisoner in Ireland to test positive for COVID-19.[142]
Four men were arrested after around 500 people attended an anti-lockdown rally organised by the Yellow Vests Ireland group at Custom House Quay in Dublin.[143]
24 August – 15 employees tested positive for COVID-19 at three meat plants around the country.[145]
26 August – A meat processing plant in Cahir, County Tipperary announced that 22 members of staff, along with 16 close contacts, tested positive for COVID-19.[146]
27 August – The National Public Health Emergency Team recommended that the government don't reopen pubs on 31 August, while Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn stated that case numbers in Kildare were not stabilising sufficiently to allow for lockdown restrictions to be eased early.[147]
The Government announced a €16 million package of measures to help pubs, bars and nightclubs to reopen, including a 40% top-up of the restart grant.[149] They also announced three new Gardaí enforcement powers to close pubs immediately that do not serve food or maintain social distancing on the premises.[150]
30 August – Concerns were raised about breaches of social distancing after footage emerged on social media of people drinking and singing on the street of Killarney, County Kerry on the night of 29 August.[151]
31 August
A further 53 cases and no deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 28,811 cases and 1,777 deaths. 2 previously notified cases were de-notified.[152]
The Government announced the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in Kildare with immediate effect.[153]
September 2020edit
1 September
A primary school class in Dublin was sent home after one pupil tested positive for COVID-19.[154]
A second primary school class in Dublin was sent home after a number of pupils tested positive for COVID-19.[156]
A primary school in County Clare closed for one week after a number of staff members were identified as close contacts of a case of COVID-19.[157]
3 September – One primary school and one secondary school in County Kerry sent a number of students home after students tested positive for COVID-19.[158]
5 September
Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn urged people in Dublin to keep their social contacts as low as possible.[159]
Church bells rang out across the country as the Minister for JusticeHelen McEntee and 14 other people attended an outdoor, socially distanced ceremony at Collins Barracks, Dublin to celebrate National Services Day in Ireland, remembering all those in the frontline who died.[160]
7 September
Over 61,000 students received their Leaving Certificate exam results with grades significantly higher than any other year on record.[161]
Following new figures published by the CSO, Ireland was officially in recession after the economy shrank by 6.1% between April and June as the impact of COVID-19 brought the largest quarterly drop on record.[162]
8 September
The Government announced that pubs not serving food in Ireland could reopen on 21 September with strict regulations in place.[163]
9 September – The Government announced that measures introduced on 18 August would be extended until Tuesday 15 September as a new roadmap for "living with COVID-19" would be announced, which would include a colour-coded, five-level system to indicate what public health measures were in place in different areas of the country at any given time.[165]
12 September
Gardaí received legal powers to close restaurants and pubs which did not meet COVID-19 restrictions after PresidentMichael D. Higgins signed into law the Criminal Justice Enforcement Powers COVID-19 Bill.[166]
Around 3,000 attended two anti-mask protests organised by the Yellow Vests Ireland group at Custom House Quay in Dublin.[167]
13 September
Gardaí began an investigation of an assault of an activist following clashes between an anti-mask group and a counter-protest outside Leinster House on 12 September.[168]
Gardaí increased high visibility patrols in Dublin to support the public health guidelines in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19.[169]
14 September – The self-isolation period for patients who test positive for COVID-19 was reduced from 14 days to 10 days.[170]
15 September
The Government announced a medium-term plan for living with COVID-19 that included five levels of restrictions, with the entire country at Level 2 and specific restrictions in Dublin including the postponement of the reopening of pubs not serving food.[171]
Ceann ComhairleSeán Ó Fearghaíl announced that the entire government would have to restrict their movements after Minister for HealthStephen Donnelly felt unwell and contacted his GP for a COVID-19 test.[172] Just after 9pm, it was announced that Donnelly had tested negative for COVID-19 and that the government no longer needed to restrict their movements.[173]
The Department of Health confirmed that Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn was later revealed to be also restricting his movements as he met members of the government on 14 September,[174] while Minister of State for European AffairsThomas Byrne had gone into self-isolation after getting tested for COVID-19.[175]
Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19 – Restrictionsedit
The NPHET advised the Government to implement Level 3 restrictions and stop indoor dining in restaurants and pubs in Dublin following a rise in confirmed cases in the capital over the last two weeks.[182]
18 September – Following an announcement at Government Buildings, Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that Dublin would move to Level 3 restrictions from midnight and would remain in place for three weeks until 9 October.[183]
Under Level 3 restrictions:
All indoor museums, galleries, cinemas and other cultural attractions should close.
Visitors were allowed from one other household only.
No organised indoor gatherings should take place. Organised outdoor gatherings up to only 15 people were permitted.
People living in Dublin should remain in the county, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes. People living outside of Dublin should not travel to Dublin, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes.
Schools, early learning and childcare services should remain open.
Retail and services such as hairdressers and beauticians would remain open with protective measures.
Restaurants and cafes (including pubs serving food) may remain open for takeaway and delivery and outdoor dining to a maximum of 15 people. Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs may remain open, but with services limited to residents.
19 September – Garda checkpoints were mounted across Dublin City and County as Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions.[184]
21 September – Gardaí began a criminal investigation of a rave organisation in a flat complex in Dublin where a large crowd not abiding by COVID-19 restrictions gathered on the night of 19 September.[185]
Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed that Donegal would move to Level 3 restrictions from the midnight of 25 September and would remain in place for three weeks until 16 October, with pubs remaining open for takeaway, delivery and outdoor dining to a maximum of 15 people only.[187]
25 September – Garda checkpoints were mounted across Donegal from midnight as Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions.[189]
A multi-agency meeting took place in Galway to discuss public health concerns after hundreds of students congregated in the city on the night of 28 September,[191] while student house parties continued to be a problem in Cork city.[192]
Following crime figures published by the CSO, the number of burglaries dropped by 52.8% between March and June, coinciding with the imposition of COVID-19 restrictions.[193]
30 September – A further 429 cases and 1 death were reported, bringing the totals to 36,155 cases and 1,804 deaths. 14 previously notified cases were de-notified.[194]
The NPHET recommended to Government that a maximum of six people only from a single household should be allowed visit another home across the entire country, and that no counties were expected to see an upgrade in their level of COVID-19 restrictions.[196]
2 October – As part of a policing plan at the University of Limerick, gardaí in Castletroy, Limerick shut down 35 student house parties, arrested 5 people for public order offences and trespassing offences, and issued 30 anti-social behaviour warnings and 70 on the spot ticket fines; 45 for alcohol consumption; 25 for illegal parking.[197]
4 October – In a letter sent to the Government, the NPHET recommended the highest level of restrictions for the entire country – Level 5 for four weeks, following an unscheduled meeting chaired by Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan.[198]
5 October
The Government rejected the NPHET's recommendation to place the entire country under Level 5 restrictions, and instead moved every county in Ireland to Level 3 COVID-19 restrictions with improved enforcement and indoor dining in pubs and restaurants banned, which would come into effect from the midnight of 6 October until 27 October at the earliest.[199]
Speaking on RTÉ's Claire Byrne Live, TánaisteLeo Varadkar stated that the recommendation from NPHET to move to Level 5 "hadn't been thought through and there hadn't been prior consultation".[200]
6 October
Large-scale garda checkpoints were mounted across the entire country as Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions.[201]
31 positive cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in a nursing home in Portlaoise, County Laois with 21 cases among residents and 10 cases among staff.[202]
8 October – After a review on the basis of data from the ECDC, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that from 12 October, there would be no countries on the Government's travel Green List.[203]
9 October – University College Cork confirmed several cases of COVID-19 amongst students in a UCC-run student accommodation.[204]
10 October – Two men were arrested after a total of 250 demonstrators attended an anti-lockdown protest organised by the National Party outside Leinster House in Dublin.[205]
14 October
The Government agreed a nationwide ban on all household visits from the night of Thursday 15 October, except for essential reasons such as childcare and on compassionate grounds.[206]
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced that counties Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan would move to Level 4 restrictions from the midnight of 15 October until 10 November.[207]
Under Level 4 restrictions:
No visitors to private homes or social gatherings would be allowed.
Up to 6 guests could attend a wedding ceremony and reception.
All gyms, leisure centres, swimming pools, museums, galleries and other non-essential businesses and services would be closed.
Up to 25 mourners could attend funerals.
Restaurants, bars and cafés could only open for takeaway and delivery.
16 October – The NPHET recommended to the Government to move the entire country to Level 5 restrictions for six weeks.[208]
19 October – The Government agreed to move the entire country to Level 5 lockdown restrictions from midnight on Wednesday 21 October for six weeks until 1 December.[209]
Under Level 5 restrictions:
People must stay at home.
People would be permitted to exercise within a radius of 5 km of their home.
Non-essential businesses and services would close.
Public transport would operate at 25% capacity for the purposes of allowing those providing essential services to get to work.
Pubs, cafés and restaurants may provide takeaway and delivery services only.
Schools, early learning and childcare services would continue to remain open.
There should be no organised indoor or outdoor events.
20 October – The Government agreed to give Gardaí new powers to fine people €1,000 who hold house parties and up to €500 who breach travel restrictions following the imposition of Level 5 restrictions.[210]
22 October
The Government agreed to align Ireland with the new European 'traffic light' system to coordinate international COVID-19 travel restrictions coming into force on Sunday 8 November.[211]
The Garda Síochána began a major high visibility policing operation to support the new public health restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 with over 2,500 gardaí deployed every day on 132 static and mobile checkpoints nationwide, as Operation Fanacht recommenced.[212]
Schools nationwide were told to stop using ViraPro cleaning products and hand sanitisers, as they were being recalled because they contained methanol instead of ethanol.[213]
31 October – A further 416 cases and 5 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 61,456 cases and 1,913 deaths. 19 previously notified cases were de-notified.[214]
November 2020edit
7 November – Minister for TransportEamon Ryan announced that anyone arriving into Ireland from Denmark would have to restrict their movements for 14 days over concerns of a new strain of coronavirus that emerged in Danish mink farms.[215]
8 November
The Government was criticised for a lack of clarity on what COVID-19 restrictions would apply at Christmas after the Chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory GroupPhilip Nolan warned that strict limits would be needed on Christmas gatherings.[216]
The EU's traffic light system for air travel came into operation in Ireland from midnight, with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control publishing a three-stage colour system map every week to indicate the level of risk in each area of the EU.[217]
15 November – Furious reactions emerged on social media after hundreds of people, in breach of Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions, gathered drinking takeaway pints on the streets of Dublin city centre on the night of 14 November.[218]
19 November – The ECDC moved Ireland from 'red' to 'orange' on the EU traffic light map for international travel after COVID-19 figures improved.[219]
20 November – RTÉ's top news presenters apologised after being present at a gathering in Montrose where social distancing was not fully observed and presenters posed for photographs.[220]
22 November – Nine males were arrested in connection with a series of minor public order incidents in Cork after footage circulated on social media showing large groups of people without masks and not adhering to social distancing regulations in the city centre on the night of 21 November.[221]
26 November – The NPHET recommended to the Government that restaurants and pubs should only be allowed to offer takeaway and delivery service for the entire Christmas period.[222]
27 November – The Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions, including a phased move to Level 3 restrictions nationally from midnight on Tuesday 1 December, with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period from 18 December.[223]
From 1 December:
Non-essential retail, hairdressers, gyms, leisure centres, museums, galleries, libraries, cinemas and places of worship would reopen.
Households should not mix with any other households outside those within their bubble.
People should stay within their county apart from work, education and other essential purposes.
Face coverings would be recommended to be worn in crowded workplaces, places of worship and in busy or crowded outdoor spaces where there is significant congregation.
From 4 December:
Restaurants, gastropubs and hotel restaurants may reopen for indoor dining with additional restrictions.
Pubs not serving food would remain closed except for takeaway and delivery.
From 18 December to 6 January 2021:
Households could mix with up to two other households.
Travel outside your county to be permitted.
30 November – A further 306 cases and 1 death were reported, bringing the totals to 72,544 cases and 2,053 deaths. 3 previously notified cases were de-notified.[224]
December 2020edit
1 December
All non-essential retail shops, hair and beauty providers, gyms and leisure centres, cinemas, museums and galleries reopened after six weeks of closure.[225]
The Government approved an advance purchase agreement for 875,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Moderna.[226]
4 December – Thousands of restaurants, cafés, gastropubs and hotel restaurants reopened after six weeks of closure.[227]
15 December – Minister for HealthStephen Donnelly announced the Government's National COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy, which outlined the country's high-level plan for safe, effective and efficient vaccination of the Republic of Ireland, while safeguarding continued provision of health and social care services.[228]
17 December – The NPHET recommended to the Government that the period of relaxed COVID-19 restrictions from 18 December be shortened to the end of the year as COVID-19 cases rise.[229]
18 December – Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned that Ireland must take immediate action to stop the spread of COVID-19 over the Christmas period.[230]
20 December
The Government agreed to impose a 48-hour suspension on flights from the United Kingdom from midnight following fears over the spread of a new strain of COVID-19, while ferries would be limited to freight travel.[231]
Gardaí broke up an organised "car meet" of 800 people in more than 250 cars that breached COVID-19 regulations on the night of 19 December in Little Island, County Cork.[232]
22 December – The Government agreed to move the entire country to Level 5 lockdown restrictions with a number of adjustments from Christmas Eve until 12 January 2021 at the earliest.[234]
Under Level 5 restrictions:
Restaurants and gastro-pubs must close at 3pm on 24 December (Christmas Eve).
Hotels may provide food and bar services to guests only after 3pm on Christmas Eve. Hotels may only open to guests for essential purposes after 26 December.
Up until 26 December (St Stephen's Day), visits from up to two other households will be permitted. Household visits would be reduced to one other household from 27 December.
From 1 January, no household mixing would be allowed except for compassionate, care or childcare reasons.
Non-essential retail would remain open but shops would be requested to defer January sales events.
No new inter-county travel would be allowed after 26 December.
Personal services, including hairdressers and barbers must close.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools would remain open for individual training only.
Travel restrictions from the United Kingdom would remain in place until 31 December.
24 December – Restaurants, cafés, gastropubs, hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons closed again as Level 5 lockdown restrictions came into effect.[237]
27 December – A ban on inter-county travel and family gathering restrictions came into effect from midnight following the reintroduction of Level 5 restrictions.[239]
30 December – The Government agreed to move the entire country to full Level 5 lockdown restrictions from midnight until 31 January 2021 at the earliest.[241]
Under additional Level 5 restrictions:
All schools to remain closed after the Christmas break until 11 January 2021. Childcare facilities and crèches to remain open.
All non-essential retail and services must close from 6pm on 31 December.
People must stay at home except for work, education or other essential purposes, and will be allowed to exercise within 5 km of home.
31 December – A further 1,620 cases (including 2 probable cases) and 12 deaths were reported, bringing the totals to 91,779 cases and 2,237 deaths. 1 previously notified death was de-notified.[242]
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2020 11 12 66 632 385 1 965 2020 11 13 67 099 467 1 972 7 2020 11 14 67 526 427 1 978 6 2020 11 15 67 903 377 1 979 1 2020 11 16 68 356 453 1 984 5 2020 11 17 68 686 330 1 995 11 2020 11 18 69 058 372 2 006 11 2020 11 19 69 487 429 2 010 4 2020 11 20 69 802 315 2 018 8 2020 11 21 70 143 341 2 022 4 2020 11 22 70 461 318 2 023 1 2020 11 23 70 711 250 2 022 2020 11 24 70 930 219 2 028 6 2020 11 25 71 187 257 2 033 5 2020 11 26 71 494 307 2 036 3 2020 11 27 71 699 205 2 043 7 2020 11 28 71 942 243 2 050 7 2020 11 29 72 241 299 2 052 2 2020 11 30 72 544 303 2 053 1 2020 12 01 72 798 254 2 069 16 2020 12 02 73 066 268 2 074 5 2020 12 03 73 228 162 2 080 6 2020 12 04 73 491 263 2 086 6 2020 12 05 73 948 0 62 iv 2 099 0 62 2020 12 06 74 246 298 2 099 2020 12 07 74 468 222 2 099 2020 12 08 74 682 214 2 097 2020 12 09 74 900 218 2 102 5 2020 12 10 75 203 303 2 117 15 2020 12 11 75 507 304 2 120 3 2020 12 12 75 756 249 2 123 3 2020 12 13 76 185 429 2 124 1 2020 12 14 76 449 264 2 126 2 2020 12 15 76 776 327 2 134 8 2020 12 16 77 197 421 2 140 6 2020 12 17 77 678 481 2 143 3 2020 12 18 78 254 576 2 149 6 2020 12 19 78 776 522 2 154 5 2020 12 20 79 542 766 2 158 4 2020 12 21 80 267 725 2 158 2020 12 22 81 228 961 2 171 13 2020 12 23 82 155 927 2 184 13 2020 12 24 83 073 918 2 192 8 2020 12 25 84 098 1 025 2 194 2 2020 12 26 85 394 1 296 2 200 6 2020 12 27 86 129 735 2 204 4 2020 12 28 86 894 765 2 205 1 2020 12 29 88 439 1 545 2 213 8 2020 12 30 90 157 1 718 2 226 13 2020 12 31 91 779 1 622 2 237 11 Sources various news sources and state health department websites See Timeline articles for sources Notes The large increase in the cases count on 2020 07 30 is due to a cluster at a dog food factory in Naas Kildare and in cases related to the construction industry a b The large increases in the cases counts on 2020 08 07 and 2020 08 08 is due to a number of clusters and outbreaks in counties Kildare Laois and Offaly resulting in the announcement of a three week regional lockdown for the three counties The large increase in the cases count on 2020 08 15 is due to multiple clusters and outbreaks with secondary spread of disease in all provinces of Ireland The large increase in the cases count on 2020 12 05 is due to a technical issue that delayed uploading of laboratory results to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre HPSC The following is a timeline of the COVID 19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland in 2020 Contents 1 Timeline 1 1 January 2020 1 2 February 2020 1 3 March 2020 1 4 April 2020 1 5 May 2020 1 6 June 2020 1 7 July 2020 1 8 August 2020 1 9 September 2020 1 9 1 Resilience and Recovery 2020 2021 Plan for Living with COVID 19 Restrictions 1 10 October 2020 1 11 November 2020 1 12 December 2020 2 References 3 External linksTimeline editJanuary 2020 edit 27 January The National Public Health Emergency Team NPHET for COVID 19 was created to co ordinate the national response to the pandemic 1 2 February 2020 edit 5 February The Coronavirus Expert Advisory Group a subgroup of NPHET chaired by Dr Cillian de Gascun the UCD based Director of the National Virus Reference Laboratory met for the first time in Dublin 3 4 5 29 February The first confirmed case in the Republic of Ireland was announced involving a male student from the east of the country who had arrived there from Northern Italy Ireland subsequently entered the Containment Phase 6 7 8 Authorities shut a secondary school linked to the case as a precautionary measure 7 9 The State did not name the school involved but shortly afterwards the Irish Examiner s Political Editor Daniel McConnell tweeted a copy of the letter it had sent to parents informing them it would close 10 March 2020 edit 3 March A second case was confirmed of a female in the east of the country who had been to Northern Italy 11 She had no contact with the first case 4 March Four more cases were confirmed two females and two males in the west of the country who travelled from Northern Italy bringing the total to six 12 5 March Seven more cases were confirmed bringing the total to 13 13 Four of the cases were related to travel from Northern Italy four males from the east of the country one of these four cases was connected to Trinity College Dublin 14 Two of the seven cases were associated with close contact with a confirmed case two females in the west of the country One of the seven cases was a male in the south of the country who had no history of travel abroad 15 6 March It was reported that more than 60 staff at Cork University Hospital would have to self isolate following a case of community transmission of COVID 19 at the hospital 16 The same day brought confirmation of five more cases bringing the total in the country at that time to 18 17 11 March An elderly patient in Naas General Hospital in County Kildare south west of the country s capital city Dublin became Ireland s first fatality from the virus nine new cases were announced 18 This brought confirmed cases to 43 Cork University Hospital discharged a patient who had been admitted for coronavirus disease after they made a full recovery 19 12 March 27 new cases were confirmed bringing the total cases in the country to 70 20 In response to the increase of cases Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the closure of all schools colleges and childcare facilities until 29 March 21 The announcement which came one day after the World Health Organization formally declared that the outbreak was pandemic also marked Ireland s movement from the Containment Phase in its strategy to combat the spread of the virus a strategy which the Department of the Taoiseach had reaffirmed just three days earlier towards the Delay Phase 22 23 13 March Following the introduction of restrictions on social gatherings RTE One aired the first edition of The Late Late Show to go ahead without a studio audience 24 25 14 March 39 new cases were confirmed and another death announced of a man in the East of the country with underlying medical conditions This brought the total cases to 129 with 2 deaths in total 26 15 March 40 new cases were confirmed The total number of cases stood at 169 with 2 deaths 27 The Government of Ireland ordered bars and public houses to close and advised against house parties 28 18 March 74 new cases were confirmed bringing total cases in the country to 366 with 2 deaths 29 More detailed information about hospital statistics age range affected how COVID 19 was spreading healthcare workers and cases by county was published by the National Public Health Emergency Team starting on this day It showed that the virus was present in 23 of the 26 counties with Laois Leitrim and Monaghan the only three yet to record a case 30 19 March 191 new cases were confirmed bringing total to 557 1 new death was recorded bringing the total to 3 deaths 31 32 The woman died in an isolation ward in St Vincent s Hospital 33 34 Her daughter later spoke to the media and urged the public to protect themselves from the virus 35 36 37 20 March 126 new cases were reported bringing the total to 683 It was also confirmed that the virus had since infected Laois and Leitrim leaving Monaghan as the last of the 26 counties 38 22 March 121 new cases were announced bringing the total to 906 A fourth death was also announced bringing the total number of deaths to 4 39 The man who died at the Mater Hospital was musical director of a choir in Dublin and former Head of Vocal Studies at the Royal Irish Academy of Music 40 41 23 March A further 219 cases and 2 more deaths were announced bringing the totals to 1 125 cases and 6 deaths 42 Of those then diagnosed 208 were health care workers 43 26 March 255 cases and 10 deaths were confirmed bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1 819 and the total number of deaths to 19 more than double the previous day s total 44 According to Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan most of the deaths occurred in institutional settings i e hospitals and nursing homes 45 At this point deaths began to accelerate rapidly 27 March 302 new cases as well as 3 new deaths brought the total number of confirmed cases and deaths to 2 121 and 22 respectively 46 Among the deaths was the country s first healthcare fatality who was based in the east 47 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a national stay at home order with a series of measures which he summed up as Stay at Home subject to certain exemptions 48 Merrion Street described it as a more intensive phase in our response to COVID 19 49 The measures which coincided with an escalating death toll were also a response to increased reliance on intensive care units ICUs to treat critically ill patients and an attempt to lower this number before capacity was reached 50 31 March 325 cases and 17 deaths were reported bringing the total number of confirmed cases and deaths to 3 235 and 71 respectively 51 April 2020 edit 1 April An additional 212 cases and 14 deaths were reported bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3 447 and the total number of deaths to 85 52 It was also announced that Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan who displayed signs of illness during the previous evening s news conference had entered hospital for non COVID reasons Ronan Glynn Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Department of Health s Health Protection Unit took charge 53 54 2 April A further 402 cases and 13 deaths were announced bringing the totals to 3 849 cases and 98 deaths Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said of the intensive care unit ICU figures Of 148 cases admitted to ICU 25 of those cases have been discharged sadly there have been 14 deaths from ICU and 109 remain in ICU The median age of ICU admission is 62 55 3 April A further 424 cases and 22 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 4 273 cases and 120 deaths 56 One patient was discharged from Sligo University Hospital after being admitted to hospital for 10 days 57 10 April A further 480 cases and 25 deaths were initially reported by the Department of Health bringing the totals to 7 054 cases and 288 deaths It was reported that there was a discrepancy between the number of cases confirmed by Ireland s Department of Health and the ECDC due to swab tests sent to Germany for analysis to clear the backlog and testing in Ireland 14 000 samples returned from German labs of which 1 035 tested positive bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 8 089 62 patients admitted to ICU were discharged as of that date 58 Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that measures introduced on 27 March would be extended until at least 5 May 59 11 April A further 553 cases together with an additional 286 cases from previous samples sent to Germany and 33 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 8 928 cases and 320 deaths Minister for Health Simon Harris said between 25 000 and 30 000 tests had been sent to Germany and well over half of the results had been returned with the remainder due back by next week 60 12 April A further 430 cases together with an additional 297 cases from previous samples sent to Germany and 14 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 9 655 cases and 334 deaths The National Public Health Emergency Team said there would be a real danger of a second wave of virus cases if the changing of restrictions was not done correctly 61 13 April A further 527 cases together with an additional 465 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany and 31 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 10 647 cases and 365 deaths Around 80 of cases are mild to moderate illness close to 14 have severe disease and around 6 are critical The Minister for Health claimed Ireland s approach to tackling COVID 19 was the right strategy that was going to save lives 62 15 April A further 657 cases together with an additional 411 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany and 38 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 12 547 cases and 444 deaths 63 Among the deaths announced a 23 year old said to be the youngest person to have died in the country at the time 64 A spokesperson for the Ireland East Hospital Group confirmed the deaths of two healthcare workers a man and a woman at the same hospital in Kilkenny the man having died at home the previous day and the woman having died in the hospital that day 65 66 16 April A further 629 cases together with an additional 95 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany and 43 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 13 271 cases and 486 deaths One death previously reported was de notified 67 The National Public Health Emergency Team reported that lockdown and other measures had driven the growth rate of the pandemic as low as it needs to be and was close to zero 68 18 April A further 630 cases together with an additional 148 cases from the backlog of tests at the laboratory in Germany and 41 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 14 758 cases and 571 deaths 69 Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan reported that the curve had flattened and that no peak would be coming He said the lockdown should continue until 5 May and that the government should focus on contact tracing 70 21 April Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that 8 377 people had recovered in the community and that 856 people were discharged from hospital as of that date It was also announced that one previously reported death was no longer classified as related to COVID 19 71 24 April A further 577 cases and 37 deaths and 185 probable deaths were reported and 2 deaths previously reported were reclassified as unrelated to COVID 19 bringing the totals to 18 184 cases and 1 014 deaths The HPSC defined a probable death as a death where a lab test had not been done but where a doctor believed a death was associated with current COVID 19 The total number of deaths included probable deaths in accordance with advice from the ECDC 72 28 April A further 299 cases were initially reported but the number was corrected to 229 by Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan and 59 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 19 877 cases and 1 159 deaths 2 previously notified deaths were de notified 73 29 April Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan said We estimate that as of Saturday 25th April 12 222 COVID 19 cases 64 in the community have recovered 1 164 cases 6 have been discharged from hospital which gives us a total recovery rate of 70 74 30 April A further 359 cases and 43 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 20 612 cases and 1 232 deaths 75 1 previously notified death was de notified 76 May 2020 edit 1 May Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the extension of the current restrictions to 18 May at the earliest 77 A roadmap to easing restrictions in Ireland that included five stages was adopted by the government and subsequently published online 78 79 6 May Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that 17 110 had recovered in the community and that 1 399 people had been discharged from hospital as of that date 80 13 May Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 17 877 people had recovered in the community and 1 593 people had recovered in hospital as of 10 May 81 15 May Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced seven children in Ireland had been identified with links to paediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome a new illness temporarily associated with COVID 19 82 The Government confirmed that phase one of easing the COVID 19 restrictions would begin on Monday 18 May 83 Among the heritage sites reopening under phase one were Cong Abbey Farmleigh Kilkenny Castle Knocknarea the National Botanic Gardens and Trim Castle 84 18 May Ireland entered phase one of the government s roadmap of easing COVID 19 restrictions 85 20 May Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 21 060 people have recovered from COVID 19 as of 20 May 81 Tony Holohan was absent at short notice 86 24 May Transport Infrastructure Ireland data and AA analysis recorded a traffic increase of 30 over the previous week on the M50 motorway 87 27 May Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that 22 089 people had recovered as of 27 May 88 31 May A further 66 cases and 2 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 24 990 cases and 1 652 deaths 1 previously notified death and 5 cases were de notified 89 June 2020 edit 3 June Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that 22 698 people had recovered as of 31 May 90 5 June Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a series of changes to the government s roadmap of easing COVID 19 restrictions in Ireland which he summed up as Stay Local 91 The Government confirmed that phase two plus of easing the COVID 19 restrictions would begin on Monday 8 June 92 8 June Ireland entered phase two plus of the government s roadmap of easing COVID 19 restrictions 93 94 10 June Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 23 213 people had recovered a rate of 92 However he said that people who have recovered are experiencing longer term effects including fatigue and decreased exercise capacity 95 12 June Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that travel restrictions would remain in place and that nobody should leave Ireland for the purpose of tourism or leisure 96 17 June Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 23 308 people had recovered 90 19 June Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced a further re configuration of the government s roadmap of easing COVID 19 restrictions with hairdressers barbers gyms cinemas and churches reopening from 29 June 97 98 24 June It was announced that 23 349 people had recovered as of 21 June a rate of 92 99 25 June The Government confirmed that phase three of easing the COVID 19 restrictions would begin on Monday 29 June 100 Minister for Health Simon Harris announced that face coverings would be mandatory for passengers on public transport to allow capacity on buses trains and trams to increase with sanctions for non compliance 101 102 29 June Ireland entered phase three of the government s roadmap of easing COVID 19 restrictions 103 Remaining businesses reopened including all pubs serving food cafes restaurants hotels hairdressers beauty salons and tourist attractions 104 30 June A further 11 cases and 1 death were reported bringing the totals to 25 473 cases and 1 736 deaths 105 July 2020 edit 2 July Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan announced that he was stepping back from his position to spend time with his family Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn succeeded him as Acting Chief Medical Officer 106 107 7 July The Health Service Executive HSE released the COVID Tracker contact tracing app that uses ENS and Bluetooth technology to record if a user is in close contact with another user by exchanging anonymous codes with over 725 000 downloads within a few hours after its launch 108 109 10 July New Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed that the wearing of face coverings on public transport would be compulsory from Monday 13 July 110 15 July Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced that phase four of easing COVID 19 restrictions would not go ahead on 20 July and is postponed to 10 August 111 Following a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle the government announced five key priority areas 112 113 Face coverings must be worn in all shops and shopping centres Retail staff would also be required to wear them unless there is a partition in place or there is social distancing of 2 metres between them and customers Pubs hotel bars nightclubs and casinos would remain closed until 10 August Pubs currently serving food can remain open Social visits to people s homes should be limited to a maximum of ten people from no more than four different households Current restrictions of 50 people in indoor gatherings 200 at outdoor gatherings would be extended until 10 August 19 July A green list for safe travel due to be published by the government on 20 July was postponed due to ongoing negotiations in Brussels where the Taoiseach was attending an EU summit 114 People coming into Ireland from countries on the list would not be required to quarantine for a 14 day period as arrivals from countries not on the list would be 115 20 July Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn said that public health officials are now seeing outbreaks on construction sites in fast food outlets and supermarkets 116 117 21 July The Health Information and Quality Authority revealed that half of nursing homes inspected by the authority were not following proper infection prevention and control regulations 118 119 Following a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle the government agreed to add 15 countries to a green list from which people could travel to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days upon arriving in Ireland and would be reviewed on a fortnightly basis 120 121 23 July The government launched a 7 4 billion July Jobs Stimulus package of 50 measures to boost economic recovery and get people back to work with the COVID 19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and the Temporary COVID 19 Wage Subsidy Scheme extended until April 2021 122 123 27 July The government announced a 376 million support package and roadmap to reopen all schools in Ireland at the end of August which included additional teachers and special needs assistants personal protective equipment and stepped up cleaning regimes 124 125 30 July A large increase of cases was caused by an outbreak at a dog food factory in Naas Kildare and in cases associated with the construction industry 126 127 Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that 24 000 people had recovered 128 31 July A further 38 cases and no deaths were reported bringing the totals to 26 065 cases and 1 763 deaths 129 Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that mass testing had taken place in relation to a number of known outbreaks 130 August 2020 edit 3 August Two groups representing publicans announced that they were calling for a compensation package for their members if pubs were not allowed to reopen on 10 August 131 4 August Following a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle the government announced six key priority areas 132 Phase four of easing COVID 19 restrictions would not go ahead on 10 August Pubs bars hotel bars nightclubs and casinos would remain closed Restaurants and pubs serving food would have to close by 11pm but takeaways and deliveries could remain open after that time Face coverings would be mandatory in all shops and shopping centres from 10 August Five countries were removed from the green list of countries that were safe to travel to Current restrictions of 50 people in indoor gatherings 200 at outdoor gatherings would remain in place 6 August Following a significant number of cases confirmed Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn made an appeal to people in Laois Kildare and Offaly to take particular attention if they were symptomatic and double down on health measures 133 7 August Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced a series of measures for counties Kildare Laois and Offaly following significant increases of COVID 19 cases in the three counties which would come into effect from midnight and would remain in place for two weeks 134 Measures include 135 Residents of the three counties would not be permitted to travel outside of their counties except for in limited circumstances including to travel to and from work Restaurants cafes pubs serving food cinemas gyms theatres museums galleries bingo halls casinos betting shops leisure centres and other indoor recreational and cultural outlets would be closed All retail outlets may remain open but with strict adherence to public health guidelines including the wearing of face coverings All indoor gatherings would be restricted to 6 people and outdoor gatherings restricted to 15 people 10 August Face coverings were made mandatory in all shops shopping centres libraries cinemas museums nail salons hairdressers dry cleaners betting stores tattooists and travel agents with fines of up to 2 500 or a prison sentence of six months to people who do not comply 136 15 August Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn announced that Ireland was having multiple clusters with secondary spread of disease and rising numbers of cases in many parts of the country 137 16 August The Licensed Vintners Association called for a Dublin pub to be shut down after videos emerged on social media of customers and staff not adhering to COVID 19 guidelines 138 18 August Following a Cabinet meeting at Government Buildings the Government announced six new measures because of the growing number of confirmed cases which would remain in place until at least 13 September 139 All outdoor events would be limited to 15 people All indoor events would be limited to 6 people except for religious services weddings and businesses such as shops and restaurants Gardai would be given new powers to enforce rules around social gatherings in restaurants and bars serving food and in private homes Restaurants and cafes could remain open with closing times of 11 30pm People would be advised to work from home and to avoid using public transport unless absolutely necessary Sports events and matches would revert to behind closed doors with strict avoidance of social gatherings before and after events 19 August Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn spoke in a five minute video shared by the Department of Health to clarify confusion over the public health measures announced on 18 August 140 21 August The Government announced that COVID 19 restrictions in counties Laois and Offaly would be lifted but restrictions in Kildare would be extended for another two weeks 141 22 August A 23 year old woman in Dochas Centre became the first prisoner in Ireland to test positive for COVID 19 142 Four men were arrested after around 500 people attended an anti lockdown rally organised by the Yellow Vests Ireland group at Custom House Quay in Dublin 143 23 August The Chair of the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan announced that 100 children aged between 5 and 14 tested positive for COVID 19 in Ireland in the previous two weeks 144 24 August 15 employees tested positive for COVID 19 at three meat plants around the country 145 26 August A meat processing plant in Cahir County Tipperary announced that 22 members of staff along with 16 close contacts tested positive for COVID 19 146 27 August The National Public Health Emergency Team recommended that the government don t reopen pubs on 31 August while Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn stated that case numbers in Kildare were not stabilising sufficiently to allow for lockdown restrictions to be eased early 147 28 August Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe encouraged employers to register for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme which would replace the Temporary COVID 19 Wage Subsidy Scheme from 1 September 2020 148 The Government announced a 16 million package of measures to help pubs bars and nightclubs to reopen including a 40 top up of the restart grant 149 They also announced three new Gardai enforcement powers to close pubs immediately that do not serve food or maintain social distancing on the premises 150 30 August Concerns were raised about breaches of social distancing after footage emerged on social media of people drinking and singing on the street of Killarney County Kerry on the night of 29 August 151 31 August A further 53 cases and no deaths were reported bringing the totals to 28 811 cases and 1 777 deaths 2 previously notified cases were de notified 152 The Government announced the lifting of COVID 19 restrictions in Kildare with immediate effect 153 September 2020 edit 1 September A primary school class in Dublin was sent home after one pupil tested positive for COVID 19 154 Over 22 100 employers registered for the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme which replaced the Temporary COVID 19 Wage Subsidy Scheme 155 2 September A second primary school class in Dublin was sent home after a number of pupils tested positive for COVID 19 156 A primary school in County Clare closed for one week after a number of staff members were identified as close contacts of a case of COVID 19 157 3 September One primary school and one secondary school in County Kerry sent a number of students home after students tested positive for COVID 19 158 5 September Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn urged people in Dublin to keep their social contacts as low as possible 159 Church bells rang out across the country as the Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and 14 other people attended an outdoor socially distanced ceremony at Collins Barracks Dublin to celebrate National Services Day in Ireland remembering all those in the frontline who died 160 7 September Over 61 000 students received their Leaving Certificate exam results with grades significantly higher than any other year on record 161 Following new figures published by the CSO Ireland was officially in recession after the economy shrank by 6 1 between April and June as the impact of COVID 19 brought the largest quarterly drop on record 162 8 September The Government announced that pubs not serving food in Ireland could reopen on 21 September with strict regulations in place 163 The Irish Medical Organisation reported a surge in the number of children attending GPs for assessment for possible COVID 19 164 9 September The Government announced that measures introduced on 18 August would be extended until Tuesday 15 September as a new roadmap for living with COVID 19 would be announced which would include a colour coded five level system to indicate what public health measures were in place in different areas of the country at any given time 165 12 September Gardai received legal powers to close restaurants and pubs which did not meet COVID 19 restrictions after President Michael D Higgins signed into law the Criminal Justice Enforcement Powers COVID 19 Bill 166 Around 3 000 attended two anti mask protests organised by the Yellow Vests Ireland group at Custom House Quay in Dublin 167 13 September Gardai began an investigation of an assault of an activist following clashes between an anti mask group and a counter protest outside Leinster House on 12 September 168 Gardai increased high visibility patrols in Dublin to support the public health guidelines in place to reduce the spread of COVID 19 169 14 September The self isolation period for patients who test positive for COVID 19 was reduced from 14 days to 10 days 170 15 September The Government announced a medium term plan for living with COVID 19 that included five levels of restrictions with the entire country at Level 2 and specific restrictions in Dublin including the postponement of the reopening of pubs not serving food 171 Ceann Comhairle Sean o Fearghail announced that the entire government would have to restrict their movements after Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly felt unwell and contacted his GP for a COVID 19 test 172 Just after 9pm it was announced that Donnelly had tested negative for COVID 19 and that the government no longer needed to restrict their movements 173 The Department of Health confirmed that Acting Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn was later revealed to be also restricting his movements as he met members of the government on 14 September 174 while Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne had gone into self isolation after getting tested for COVID 19 175 Resilience and Recovery 2020 2021 Plan for Living with COVID 19 Restrictions edit Level Social amp Family Gatherings Weddings Indoor amp Outdoor Events Sports Training Matches amp Events Gyms Pools amp Leisure Centres Religious Services Restaurants Cafes amp Pubs Hotels Guesthouses amp B amp Bs Retail amp Services Indoor Cultural Venues Domestic Travel Public Transport Schools amp Childcare 1 176 Maximum 10 from 3 other households Maximum 100 people can attend Indoor 100 200 depending on venue size Outdoor 200 500 depending on venue size Normal training with protective measures Matches amp Events 100 indoors 200 outdoor 500 stadia Open with protective measures 50 people can attend Open with protective measures Open with protective measures Open with protective measures Open with protective measures No restrictions Off peak hours Open with protective measures 2 177 Maximum 6 from 3 other households Maximum 50 people can attend Indoor 50 100 depending on venue size Outdoor 100 200 depending on venue size Indoor training pods of 6 Outdoor training pods of 15 Matches amp Events 50 indoors 100 outdoors 200 stadia Open with protective measures 50 people can attend Groups of 6 from up to 3 households Open with protective measures Open with protective measures Open with protective measures No restrictions 50 capacity peak hours prioritised Open with protective measures 3 178 Maximum 6 from 1 other household Maximum 25 people can attend No organised indoor events Outdoor gatherings of up to 15 Indoor training 1 individual only Outdoor training pods of 15 non contact Matches amp Events except specific exemptions Individual training only Services move online 25 people can attend funerals Range of restrictions up to and including no indoor dining Services limited to residents only Open with protective measures Venues closed Stay in your county 50 capacity use only when necessary Open with protective measures 4 179 No visitors Maximum 6 people can attend No organised indoor events Outdoor gatherings of up to 15 Indoor training 1 individual only Outdoor training pods of 15 non contact Matches amp Events except specific exemptions Closed Services move online 25 people can attend funerals Outdoor dining maximum 15 people takeaway or delivery Existing guests amp essential purposes only Primarily outdoor essential retail services Venues closed Stay in your county 25 capacity avoid public transport Open with protective measures 5 180 No visitors Maximum 6 people can attend No organised indoor outdoor events Individual training only amp no events Closed Services move online 10 people can attend funerals Takeaway or delivery only Essential purposes only Essential retail only Venues closed Stay at home exercise within 5 km 25 capacity avoid public transport Recommendations based on situation amp evidence at time 17 September The Department of Foreign Affairs added Germany and Poland to the government s travel Green List while seven countries were removed 181 The NPHET advised the Government to implement Level 3 restrictions and stop indoor dining in restaurants and pubs in Dublin following a rise in confirmed cases in the capital over the last two weeks 182 18 September Following an announcement at Government Buildings Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed that Dublin would move to Level 3 restrictions from midnight and would remain in place for three weeks until 9 October 183 Under Level 3 restrictions All indoor museums galleries cinemas and other cultural attractions should close Visitors were allowed from one other household only No organised indoor gatherings should take place Organised outdoor gatherings up to only 15 people were permitted People living in Dublin should remain in the county with the exception of those who must travel for work education and other essential purposes People living outside of Dublin should not travel to Dublin with the exception of those who must travel for work education and other essential purposes Schools early learning and childcare services should remain open Retail and services such as hairdressers and beauticians would remain open with protective measures Restaurants and cafes including pubs serving food may remain open for takeaway and delivery and outdoor dining to a maximum of 15 people Hotels guesthouses and B amp Bs may remain open but with services limited to residents 19 September Garda checkpoints were mounted across Dublin City and County as Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions 184 21 September Gardai began a criminal investigation of a rave organisation in a flat complex in Dublin where a large crowd not abiding by COVID 19 restrictions gathered on the night of 19 September 185 23 September Tanaiste Leo Varadkar Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney and Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe were among the three Cabinet ministers who began to restrict their movements under COVID 19 public health advice 186 24 September Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed that Donegal would move to Level 3 restrictions from the midnight of 25 September and would remain in place for three weeks until 16 October with pubs remaining open for takeaway delivery and outdoor dining to a maximum of 15 people only 187 The Department of Foreign Affairs updated the government s travel Green List which would come into effect from 28 September adding Liechtenstein and removing four countries from the list 188 25 September Garda checkpoints were mounted across Donegal from midnight as Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions 189 Minister for Further and Higher Education Research Innovation and Science Simon Harris announced that all higher education institutions had been asked to deliver lectures remotely where possible for the next two weeks 190 29 September A multi agency meeting took place in Galway to discuss public health concerns after hundreds of students congregated in the city on the night of 28 September 191 while student house parties continued to be a problem in Cork city 192 Following crime figures published by the CSO the number of burglaries dropped by 52 8 between March and June coinciding with the imposition of COVID 19 restrictions 193 30 September A further 429 cases and 1 death were reported bringing the totals to 36 155 cases and 1 804 deaths 14 previously notified cases were de notified 194 October 2020 edit 1 October The Department of Health announced that Tony Holohan would return to his post as Chief Medical Officer from Monday 5 October 195 The NPHET recommended to Government that a maximum of six people only from a single household should be allowed visit another home across the entire country and that no counties were expected to see an upgrade in their level of COVID 19 restrictions 196 2 October As part of a policing plan at the University of Limerick gardai in Castletroy Limerick shut down 35 student house parties arrested 5 people for public order offences and trespassing offences and issued 30 anti social behaviour warnings and 70 on the spot ticket fines 45 for alcohol consumption 25 for illegal parking 197 4 October In a letter sent to the Government the NPHET recommended the highest level of restrictions for the entire country Level 5 for four weeks following an unscheduled meeting chaired by Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan 198 5 October The Government rejected the NPHET s recommendation to place the entire country under Level 5 restrictions and instead moved every county in Ireland to Level 3 COVID 19 restrictions with improved enforcement and indoor dining in pubs and restaurants banned which would come into effect from the midnight of 6 October until 27 October at the earliest 199 Speaking on RTE s Claire Byrne Live Tanaiste Leo Varadkar stated that the recommendation from NPHET to move to Level 5 hadn t been thought through and there hadn t been prior consultation 200 6 October Large scale garda checkpoints were mounted across the entire country as Operation Fanacht recommenced following the imposition of Level 3 restrictions 201 31 positive cases of COVID 19 were confirmed in a nursing home in Portlaoise County Laois with 21 cases among residents and 10 cases among staff 202 8 October After a review on the basis of data from the ECDC the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that from 12 October there would be no countries on the Government s travel Green List 203 9 October University College Cork confirmed several cases of COVID 19 amongst students in a UCC run student accommodation 204 10 October Two men were arrested after a total of 250 demonstrators attended an anti lockdown protest organised by the National Party outside Leinster House in Dublin 205 14 October The Government agreed a nationwide ban on all household visits from the night of Thursday 15 October except for essential reasons such as childcare and on compassionate grounds 206 Taoiseach Micheal Martin announced that counties Cavan Donegal and Monaghan would move to Level 4 restrictions from the midnight of 15 October until 10 November 207 Under Level 4 restrictions No visitors to private homes or social gatherings would be allowed Up to 6 guests could attend a wedding ceremony and reception All gyms leisure centres swimming pools museums galleries and other non essential businesses and services would be closed Up to 25 mourners could attend funerals Restaurants bars and cafes could only open for takeaway and delivery 16 October The NPHET recommended to the Government to move the entire country to Level 5 restrictions for six weeks 208 19 October The Government agreed to move the entire country to Level 5 lockdown restrictions from midnight on Wednesday 21 October for six weeks until 1 December 209 Under Level 5 restrictions People must stay at home People would be permitted to exercise within a radius of 5 km of their home Non essential businesses and services would close Public transport would operate at 25 capacity for the purposes of allowing those providing essential services to get to work Pubs cafes and restaurants may provide takeaway and delivery services only Schools early learning and childcare services would continue to remain open There should be no organised indoor or outdoor events 20 October The Government agreed to give Gardai new powers to fine people 1 000 who hold house parties and up to 500 who breach travel restrictions following the imposition of Level 5 restrictions 210 22 October The Government agreed to align Ireland with the new European traffic light system to coordinate international COVID 19 travel restrictions coming into force on Sunday 8 November 211 The Garda Siochana began a major high visibility policing operation to support the new public health restrictions to curb the spread of COVID 19 with over 2 500 gardai deployed every day on 132 static and mobile checkpoints nationwide as Operation Fanacht recommenced 212 Schools nationwide were told to stop using ViraPro cleaning products and hand sanitisers as they were being recalled because they contained methanol instead of ethanol 213 31 October A further 416 cases and 5 deaths were reported bringing the totals to 61 456 cases and 1 913 deaths 19 previously notified cases were de notified 214 November 2020 edit 7 November Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan announced that anyone arriving into Ireland from Denmark would have to restrict their movements for 14 days over concerns of a new strain of coronavirus that emerged in Danish mink farms 215 8 November The Government was criticised for a lack of clarity on what COVID 19 restrictions would apply at Christmas after the Chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan warned that strict limits would be needed on Christmas gatherings 216 The EU s traffic light system for air travel came into operation in Ireland from midnight with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control publishing a three stage colour system map every week to indicate the level of risk in each area of the EU 217 15 November Furious reactions emerged on social media after hundreds of people in breach of Level 5 COVID 19 restrictions gathered drinking takeaway pints on the streets of Dublin city centre on the night of 14 November 218 19 November The ECDC moved Ireland from red to orange on the EU traffic light map for international travel after COVID 19 figures improved 219 20 November RTE s top news presenters apologised after being present at a gathering in Montrose where social distancing was not fully observed and presenters posed for photographs 220 22 November Nine males were arrested in connection with a series of minor public order incidents in Cork after footage circulated on social media showing large groups of people without masks and not adhering to social distancing regulations in the city centre on the night of 21 November 221 26 November The NPHET recommended to the Government that restaurants and pubs should only be allowed to offer takeaway and delivery service for the entire Christmas period 222 27 November The Government agreed the approach for easing restrictions including a phased move to Level 3 restrictions nationally from midnight on Tuesday 1 December with a number of exceptions in place for the Christmas period from 18 December 223 From 1 December Non essential retail hairdressers gyms leisure centres museums galleries libraries cinemas and places of worship would reopen Households should not mix with any other households outside those within their bubble People should stay within their county apart from work education and other essential purposes Face coverings would be recommended to be worn in crowded workplaces places of worship and in busy or crowded outdoor spaces where there is significant congregation From 4 December Restaurants gastropubs and hotel restaurants may reopen for indoor dining with additional restrictions Pubs not serving food would remain closed except for takeaway and delivery From 18 December to 6 January 2021 Households could mix with up to two other households Travel outside your county to be permitted 30 November A further 306 cases and 1 death were reported bringing the totals to 72 544 cases and 2 053 deaths 3 previously notified cases were de notified 224 December 2020 edit 1 December All non essential retail shops hair and beauty providers gyms and leisure centres cinemas museums and galleries reopened after six weeks of closure 225 The Government approved an advance purchase agreement for 875 000 doses of the COVID 19 vaccine produced by Moderna 226 4 December Thousands of restaurants cafes gastropubs and hotel restaurants reopened after six weeks of closure 227 15 December Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the Government s National COVID 19 Vaccination Strategy which outlined the country s high level plan for safe effective and efficient vaccination of the Republic of Ireland while safeguarding continued provision of health and social care services 228 17 December The NPHET recommended to the Government that the period of relaxed COVID 19 restrictions from 18 December be shortened to the end of the year as COVID 19 cases rise 229 18 December Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan warned that Ireland must take immediate action to stop the spread of COVID 19 over the Christmas period 230 20 December The Government agreed to impose a 48 hour suspension on flights from the United Kingdom from midnight following fears over the spread of a new strain of COVID 19 while ferries would be limited to freight travel 231 Gardai broke up an organised car meet of 800 people in more than 250 cars that breached COVID 19 regulations on the night of 19 December in Little Island County Cork 232 21 December Speaking at a COVID 19 press briefing the Chair of the NPHET Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group Philip Nolan announced that a third wave of COVID 19 in Ireland was clearly underway 233 22 December The Government agreed to move the entire country to Level 5 lockdown restrictions with a number of adjustments from Christmas Eve until 12 January 2021 at the earliest 234 Under Level 5 restrictions Restaurants and gastro pubs must close at 3pm on 24 December Christmas Eve Hotels may provide food and bar services to guests only after 3pm on Christmas Eve Hotels may only open to guests for essential purposes after 26 December Up until 26 December St Stephen s Day visits from up to two other households will be permitted Household visits would be reduced to one other household from 27 December From 1 January no household mixing would be allowed except for compassionate care or childcare reasons Non essential retail would remain open but shops would be requested to defer January sales events No new inter county travel would be allowed after 26 December Personal services including hairdressers and barbers must close Gyms leisure centres and swimming pools would remain open for individual training only Travel restrictions from the United Kingdom would remain in place until 31 December 23 December NPHET announced that the new variant of COVID 19 in the United Kingdom was now present in the Republic of Ireland based on a selection of samples analysed from the weekend 235 All ministers in the Government began restricting their movements after it was announced that Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue tested positive for COVID 19 236 24 December Restaurants cafes gastropubs hairdressers barbers and beauty 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May 2020 Botanic Gardens Trim Castle and Farmleigh among heritage sites reopened as part of Phase One TheJournal ie Retrieved 22 June 2020 Government approves moving to Phase 1 of easing Covid 19 restrictions merrionstreet ie 15 May 2020 Retrieved 18 October 2020 Cullen Paul 20 May 2020 Coronavirus Number of female deaths outnumbers males deaths for first time The Irish Times Retrieved 22 June 2020 Asked about the absence at short notice of chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan from Wednesday s briefing Dr Glynn said his colleague will be back at work tomorrow morning as things stand subscription required Ni Aodha Grainne 24 May 2020 Traffic on M50 increases by 30 and petrol drops by 3c on first week of Phase One TheJournal ie Retrieved 22 June 2020 Simon Harris SimonHarrisTD 28 May 2020 A chart that gives you an overview of how Ireland s battle against Covid19 is progressing So pleased to see 22 089 people now recovered amp thinking of the 1 083 people sick currently My thoughts will always remain with the families and friends of those who have died Stay safe Tweet via Twitter Two more Covid 19 deaths here and 66 additional cases RTE News 31 May 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 a b Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team Wednesday 17 June gov ie Department of Health 17 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 At a glance what s new from 8 June and beyond on roadmap RTE News 5 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 Taoiseach s full statement Now there is hope RTE News 5 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 Dwyer Orla 5 June 2020 Phase Two Plus to go ahead on Monday pandemic payments to continue until August Today s Covid 19 main points TheJournal ie Retrieved 18 October 2020 Easing the COVID 19 restrictions on 8 June Phase 2 gov ie Department of the TaoiseachDepartment of Health 5 June 2020 Retrieved 18 October 2020 Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team Wednesday 10 June gov ie Government of Ireland 10 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 People shouldn t go on holiday yet Leo Varadkar says The Irish News 12 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 Covid 19 Taoiseach reveals acceleration of roadmap in Phase 3 RTE News 19 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 Sports weddings and haircuts Here s what will now be allowed on 29 June TheJournal ie 19 June 2020 Retrieved 22 June 2020 Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team Wednesday 24 June gov ie Department of Health 24 June 2020 Retrieved 24 June 2020 Cabinet approves move to Phase 3 of roadmap from Monday RTE News 25 June 2020 Retrieved 25 June 2020 RTE News rtenews 25 June 2020 Minister Simon Harris says the Government is moving to make face coverings mandatory on public transport There will be a sanction for non compliance he says Tweet Retrieved 25 June 2020 via Twitter McCrave Conor 25 June 2020 Government confirms face coverings will be mandatory for passengers on public transport TheJournal ie Retrieved 25 June 2020 Dwyer Orla 29 June 2020 Phase Three Here s what s allowed from today as Ireland enters second last step out of lockdown TheJournal ie Retrieved 29 June 2020 Goodbody Will 29 June 2020 Hairdressers restaurants and more reopen as restrictions ease RTE News Retrieved 29 June 2020 Bowers Fergal 30 June 2020 Covid 19 1 further death 11 new cases confirmed RTE News Retrieved 30 June 2020 Holohan taking time out from role over wife s illness RTE News 2 July 2020 Retrieved 2 July 2020 Daly Adam 2 July 2020 Dr Tony Holohan to step away from work as Chief Medical Officer for family reasons TheJournal ie Retrieved 2 July 2020 Wall Martin O Brien Ciara Hilliard Mark 7 July 2020 Coronavirus HSE reports 725 000 downloads of new contact tracing app since launch The Irish Times Retrieved 9 July 2020 Bowers Fergal 7 July 2020 How it works Ireland s new Covid tracing app RTE News Retrieved 9 July 2020 New law to enforce face coverings on public transport from Monday RTE News 10 July 2020 Retrieved 10 July 2020 Regan Mary 15 July 2020 Phase 4 of lifting Covid 19 restrictions deferred RTE News Retrieved 15 July 2020 Thomas Conal 15 July 2020 Face coverings to be made mandatory in shops Taoiseach confirms TheJournal ie Retrieved 15 July 2020 Ryan Philip 15 July 2020 Plans to reopen pubs postponed until August 10 amid concerns over increase in Covid 19 cases Irish Independent Retrieved 15 July 2020 McGee Harry Carswell Simon 19 July 2020 Publication of travel green list delayed as tensions grow within coalition The Irish Times Retrieved 20 July 2020 Green list will not be published today as Cabinet meeting postponed RTE News 19 July 2020 Retrieved 20 July 2020 Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team Monday 20 July gov ie Department of Health 20 July 2020 Retrieved 20 July 2020 Carswell Simon McClements Freya 20 July 2020 Coronavirus Outbreaks on building sites in fast food outlets and supermarkets The Irish Times Retrieved 20 July 2020 Connor Dyane 21 July 2020 Half of nursing homes with virus outbreaks inspected did not follow hygiene rules HIQA RTE News Retrieved 21 July 2020 Hennessy Michelle 21 July 2020 Half of nursing homes inspected after Covid 19 outbreaks not infection control compliant TheJournal ie Retrieved 21 July 2020 Hurley Sandra 22 July 2020 Government adds 15 countries to green list for travel RTE News Retrieved 22 July 2020 Burke Ceimin 22 July 2020 Government agrees 15 countries for travel green list following late night Cabinet meeting TheJournal ie Retrieved 22 July 2020 Government launches 7 4 billion Jobs Stimulus to help businesses re open get people back to work and promote confidence gov ie Department of the Taoiseach 23 July 2020 Retrieved 23 July 2020 Miley Ingrid 23 July 2020 Pandemic payment to be extended until April 2021 RTE News Retrieved 23 July 2020 Finn Christina 27 July 2020 1 000 extra secondary teachers Government unveils 375m plan to re open schools at end of August TheJournal ie Retrieved 27 July 2020 o Cionnaith Fiachra 27 July 2020 Government agrees 375m fund for school reopening plan RTE News Retrieved 27 July 2020 Duffy Ronan 30 July 2020 Coronavirus One death and 85 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal ie Retrieved 30 July 2020 Hutton Brian 30 July 2020 Pet food factory shut down after number of employees contract coronavirus The Irish Times Retrieved 31 July 2020 Department of Health Briefing on Covid 19 RTE News 30 July 2020 Retrieved 30 July 2020 via YouTube McGrath Dominic 31 July 2020 Coronavirus No deaths and 38 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal ie Retrieved 31 July 2020 Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team Friday 31st July gov ie Department of Health 31 July 2020 Retrieved 31 July 2020 Publicans seeking compensation if reopening delayed again RTE News 3 August 2020 Retrieved 3 August 2020 Kenny Aisling 4 August 2020 Move to Phase 4 delayed review in three weeks time RTE News Retrieved 4 August 2020 McGee Harry 4 August 2020 Pubs to stay closed and restrictions to remain on all gatherings Cabinet decides The Irish Times Retrieved 4 August 2020 McGrath Dominic 6 August 2020 People in Kildare Laois and Offaly warned about significant rise in cases TheJournal ie Retrieved 6 August 2020 McCrave Conor 7 August 2020 New Covid 19 restrictions for Kildare Laois and Offaly to kick in from midnight TheJournal ie Retrieved 7 August 2020 Bray Jennifer McCarthaigh Sean Clarke Vivienne Hutton Brian 7 August 2020 Midlands lockdown Cafes restaurants pubs to close for two weeks travel limited and all sporting events cancelled The Irish Times Retrieved 7 August 2020 Face coverings mandatory in shops indoor spaces RTE News 10 August 2020 Retrieved 10 August 2020 Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team Saturday 15 August gov ie Department of Health 15 August 2020 Retrieved 15 August 2020 Ryan orla 16 August 2020 Calls for Dublin bar to be shut down after outrageous video shows them breaking Covid 19 rules TheJournal ie Retrieved 16 August 2020 Regan Mary Kenny Aisling 18 August 2020 New Covid 19 restrictions agreed by Cabinet RTE News Retrieved 18 August 2020 Duffy Ronan 19 August 2020 Dr Ronan Glynn releases video to clarify confusion into simple message TheJournal ie Retrieved 19 August 2020 Kane Conor 21 August 2020 Kildare restrictions extended as cases remain high RTE News Retrieved 21 August 2020 Hogan Laura 22 August 2020 Irish prison system records first positive Covid 19 case RTE News Retrieved 22 August 2020 O Sullivan Colman 22 August 2020 Hundreds attending anti lockdown protest in Dublin RTE News Retrieved 22 August 2020 100 children in Ireland test positive for virus in last two weeks NPHET RTE News 23 August 2020 Retrieved 23 August 2020 15 positive Covid 19 cases reported at 3 meat plants RTE News 24 August 2020 Retrieved 24 August 2020 Kane Conor 26 August 2020 38 virus cases associated with ABP meat plant in Co Tipperary RTE News Retrieved 26 August 2020 Ni Aodha Grainne 27 August 2020 Pubs in Ireland won t be re opening next week TheJournal ie Retrieved 27 August 2020 Minister Donohoe encourages employers to avail of the new Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme Department of Finance 28 August 2020 Retrieved 29 August 2020 Duffy Ronan 28 August 2020 Government announces 15 million support package for pubs as they remain closed for near future TheJournal ie Retrieved 28 August 2020 Finn Christina 28 August 2020 Gardai will be allowed shut down pubs that breach public health guidelines TheJournal ie Retrieved 28 August 2020 Killarney mayor condemns disgraceful party scenes shown in video RTE News 30 August 2020 Retrieved 30 August 2020 Dwyer Orla 31 August 2020 Coronavirus No deaths and 53 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal ie Retrieved 31 August 2020 Hurley Sandra 31 August 2020 Kildare Covid 19 restrictions lifted with immediate effect RTE News Retrieved 31 August 2020 Class sent home from Dublin school after positive Covid 19 case RTE News 1 September 2020 Retrieved 1 September 2020 Miley Ingrid 1 September 2020 Revenue confirms 22 000 employers registered for Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme RTE News Retrieved 1 September 2020 Libreri Samantha 2 September 2020 Pupils sent home from second Dublin school after Covid 19 case RTE News Retrieved 2 September 2020 Libreri Samantha 2 September 2020 Clare school shuts for week over link to Covid 19 case RTE News Retrieved 2 September 2020 Lucy Anne Raleigh David 3 September 2020 Covid 19 Two Kerry schools send pupils home as Clare primary school does right thing by closing Irish Examiner Retrieved 4 September 2020 Hilliard Mark 5 September 2020 Coronavirus Dubliners urged to limit social contacts as 133 of 231 new cases are in capital The Irish Times Retrieved 6 September 2020 McGrath Dominic 5 September 2020 Covid 19 forces socially distanced celebrations for National Services Day TheJournal ie Retrieved 6 September 2020 O Kelly Emma 7 September 2020 Record high results for Leaving Certificate class of 2020 RTE News Retrieved 7 September 2020 Economy contracted by record 6 1 in second quarter CSO RTE News 7 September 2020 Retrieved 7 September 2020 Lehane Micheal 8 September 2020 Cautious welcome from publicans on reopening date RTE News Retrieved 8 September 2020 Bowers Fergal 8 September 2020 Surge in children attending GPs for Covid 19 assessment RTE News Retrieved 8 September 2020 Covid 19 Restrictions extended as long term roadmap drafted Irish Examiner 9 September 2020 Retrieved 12 September 2020 McHugh Michael 12 September 2020 Gardai handed powers to close pubs and restaurants breaching Covid 19 restrictions Irish Examiner Retrieved 13 September 2020 Heaney Steven McGlynn Michelle 12 September 2020 Thousands attend anti mask protest in Dublin HSE dismiss doctor s Covid 19 not as harmful as flu claim Irish Examiner Retrieved 13 September 2020 Woman assaulted during Covid protest in Dublin RTE News 13 September 2020 Retrieved 13 September 2020 Heaney Steven 13 September 2020 Gardai to ramp up Covid 19 patrols to tackle rising cases Irish Examiner Retrieved 13 September 2020 Bowers Fergal 14 September 2020 Self isolation period for Covid 19 cases reduced to 10 from 14 days RTE News Retrieved 14 September 2020 What s in the Government s medium term plan for living with Covid RTE News 15 September 2020 Retrieved 15 September 2020 Cabinet and Acting CMO restricting movements as minister awaits Covid test RTE News and Current Affairs 15 September 2020 Retrieved 15 September 2020 McCrave Conor 15 September 2020 Cabinet members no longer restricting movements after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly tests negative for Covid 19 TheJournal ie Retrieved 15 September 2020 O Halloran Marie McGee Harry Cullen Paul Leahy Pat Power Jack Hilliard Mark 15 September 2020 Ronan Glynn and entire Cabinet restricting movements as Minister for Health gets Covid 19 test The Irish Times Retrieved 15 September 2020 Paul Cunningham RTENewsPaulC 15 September 2020 Europe Minister of State ThomasByrneTD has gone into self isolation He was tested for covid19 today after waking with a mild cough yesterday rtenews Tweet Retrieved 15 September 2020 via Twitter Level 1 gov ie Department of the Taoiseach 15 September 2020 Archived from the original on 19 September 2020 Retrieved 27 October 2020 Level 2 gov ie Department of the Taoiseach 15 September 2020 Archived from the original on 19 September 2020 Retrieved 27 October 2020 Level 3 gov ie Department of the Taoiseach 15 September 2020 Archived from the original on 19 September 2020 Retrieved 27 October 2020 Level 4 gov ie Department of the Taoiseach 15 September 2020 Archived from the original on 19 September 2020 Retrieved 27 October 2020 Level 5 gov ie Department of the Taoiseach 15 September 2020 Archived from the original on 19 September 2020 Retrieved 27 October 2020 Seven countries removed from updated Green List Poland and Germany added RTE News 17 September 2020 Retrieved 17 September 2020 Bowers Fergal 17 September 2020 NPHET advises Dublin be moved to Level 3 of Covid plan RTE News Retrieved 17 September 2020 Murray Sean McGrath Dominic 18 September 2020 Taoiseach confirms Dublin to enter Level 3 including ban on indoor dining for three weeks TheJournal ie Retrieved 18 September 2020 Hogan Laura 19 September 2020 Extra garda patrols as Level 3 restrictions come into force in Dublin RTE News Retrieved 19 September 2020 Kilraine John 21 September 2020 Gardai pursuing criminal investigation into Dublin rave RTE News Retrieved 21 September 2020 Lehane Micheal 23 September 2020 Four Cabinet ministers restricting movements RTE News Retrieved 23 September 2020 Level 3 virus restrictions announced for Donegal RTE News 24 September 2020 Retrieved 24 September 2020 Poland Germany removed from updated Green List RTE News 27 September 2020 Retrieved 27 September 2020 Gardai to carry out targeted checkpoints in Co Donegal RTE News 25 September 2020 Retrieved 25 September 2020 O Kelly Emma 25 September 2020 Third level tuition to go online for next two weeks RTE News Retrieved 25 September 2020 McGrath Pat 29 September 2020 Condemnation of large crowds gathered in Galway city RTE News Retrieved 29 September 2020 O Sullivan Jennie 29 September 2020 Student house parties continue in Cork during Freshers Week RTE News Retrieved 29 September 2020 Reynolds Paul 29 September 2020 Fewer burglaries during Covid 19 restrictions crime figures show RTE News Retrieved 29 September 2020 McCrave Conor 30 September 2020 Coronavirus One death and 429 new cases confirmed in Ireland with 189 in Dublin TheJournal ie Retrieved 30 September 2020 Bowers Fergal 1 October 2020 Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan to return to work on Monday RTE News Retrieved 1 October 2020 Lehane Micheal Bowers Fergal O Brien Fergal 1 October 2020 442 more cases of Covid 19 confirmed four additional deaths RTE News Retrieved 1 October 2020 Halloran Cathy 2 October 2020 Five arrests and 35 house parties shut down in Limerick RTE News Retrieved 2 October 2020 Lehane Micheal 4 October 2020 NPHET recommends Level 5 restrictions for entire country RTE News Retrieved 4 October 2020 Cunningham Paul Bowers Fergal 5 October 2020 Covid 19 Govt approves Level 3 restrictions nationwide RTE News Retrieved 5 October 2020 O Brien Fergal 5 October 2020 Tanaiste says NPHET recommendation not thought through RTE News Retrieved 6 October 2020 Reynolds Paul 6 October 2020 Gardai to carry out 132 checkpoints a day as Harris says no extra powers needed RTE News Retrieved 6 October 2020 Mullooly Ciaran 6 October 2020 31 people at Laois nursing home test positive for virus RTE News Retrieved 6 October 2020 No countries will be on Green List from Monday RTE News 8 October 2020 Retrieved 8 October 2020 English Eoin 9 October 2020 Covid cases confirmed in UCC run student accommodation Irish Examiner Retrieved 9 October 2020 Kilraine John 10 October 2020 Two arrests after protesters clash outside the Dail RTE News Retrieved 10 October 2020 Lehane Micheal 14 October 2020 Cabinet agrees ban on all household visits nationwide RTE News Retrieved 14 October 2020 Ryan 1Philip Moloney Eoghan 14 October 2020 Cabinet signs off on Level four restrictions for Cavan Monaghan and Donegal and agrees nationwide ban on household visits from Thursday night Irish Independent Retrieved 14 October 2020 a href Template Cite news html title Template Cite news cite news a CS1 maint numeric names authors list link Regan Mary 16 October 2020 NPHET recommends move to Level 5 for six weeks RTE News Retrieved 16 October 2020 Lehane Micheal 19 October 2020 Cabinet agrees to impose Level 5 restrictions for six weeks from Wednesday RTE News Retrieved 19 October 2020 Lehane Micheal Cunningham Paul O Brien Fergal 20 October 2020 500 on the spot fines for breaches of restrictions RTE News Retrieved 20 October 2020 Finn Christina 22 October 2020 EU traffic light system for international travel to commence in November TheJournal ie Retrieved 22 October 2020 Reynolds Paul 22 October 2020 Garda operation begins to support Covid restrictions RTE News Retrieved 22 October 2020 Halpin Hayley Murray Sean 22 October 2020 Schools being asked to check hand sanitiser supplier following recall of brand due to possible health concerns TheJournal ie Retrieved 31 October 2020 Halpin Hayley 31 October 2020 Coronavirus Five deaths and 416 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal ie Retrieved 31 October 2020 O Brien Fergal 7 November 2020 Travellers from Denmark must restrict movements for 14 days Ryan RTE News Retrieved 7 November 2020 Government criticised on lack of clarity over Christmas Covid restrictions TheJournal iePress Association 8 November 2020 Retrieved 8 November 2020 EU traffic light system for air travel takes off here RTE News 8 November 2020 Retrieved 17 November 2020 Beresford Jack 15 November 2020 Disgusting footage of large crowd drinking on Dublin street sparks angry reaction from public The Irish Post Retrieved 17 November 2020 Finn Christina 19 November 2020 Ireland and the Canary Islands turn orange on EU traffic light travel map TheJournal ie Retrieved 20 November 2020 RTE presenters apologise over social distance breaches RTE News 20 November 2020 Retrieved 20 November 2020 Duffy Ronan 22 November 2020 Nine arrested in Cork city after social media footage shows crowds on the street TheJournal ie Retrieved 22 November 2020 Thomas Conal Hennessy Michelle Finn Christina 26 November 2020 NPHET recommends pubs and restaurants only serve takeaway in December TheJournal ie Retrieved 26 November 2020 Lehane Micheal 27 November 2020 Country moves to Level 3 with modifications on Tuesday RTE News Retrieved 27 November 2020 Daly Adam 30 November 2020 Coronavirus One death and 306 new cases confirmed in Ireland TheJournal ie Retrieved 30 November 2020 Goodbody Will 1 December 2020 Non essential shops hair salons gyms back in business RTE News Retrieved 1 December 2020 Cabinet approves purchase of 875 000 doses of Moderna Covid 19 vaccine RTE News 1 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