Gardaí have reissued their appeal to the public to exercise caution if travelling to or from a Covid-19 testing centre and they are stopped at a checkpoint.
The Department of Transport has confirmed an extension in the exemption that allows for those aged over 70 to apply for a driving licence without the need to provide a medical report.
Passenger numbers through Shannon Airport over Christmas are expected to see a drop of almost 86% on 2019 levels as the global pandemic continues to have a devastating impact at airports in Ireland and around the world.