Extension to period of Covid compliance for Bars & Restaurants
The length of time that bars and restaurants in the north west are going to have to comply with Covid-19 restrictions could be increased later today. A Vintners federation spokesperson has already expressed concern at moves to extend the period. Garda powers to make pubs and restaurants comply…
Cabinet facing a difficult challenge with new restrictions
The cabinet sub-committee on Covid 19 are currently meeting to discuss new restrictions. A blend of Level 4 and Level 5 restrictions is likely to be announced later. This will include the closure of non-essential shops, while gyms are also expected to close and restaurants and pubs will…
New restrictions expected to be announced later
The North West is bracing itself for further Covid-19 restrictions that will be announced later this evening by the government. Cabinet Ministers are expected to sign off on a plan that will merge aspects of level four and five of the current roadmap. Meetings continued through the day yesterday…
NPHET recommends Level 5 nationwide for 6 weeks
NPHET has made another recommendation to move the entire country to level five restrictions. Public health officials have said the lockdown should last for six weeks. This recommendation from NPHET wasn’t unexpected in Government Buildings. Public health officials made it clear a number of weeks ago they feel a level…
Restrictions to put thousands of jobs a risk in Donegal
In the latest Covid-19 figures published yesterday there were 3 additional deaths from the virus. 324 new cases were confirmed, 42 of those cases were confirmed in Donegal. 30 cases first reported on Wednesday were also allocated to the County. One additional case was allocated to Sligo, Leitrim’s…