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Changes to self-isolation and restriction of movement rules

Following advice from the Chief Medical Officer, and, in light of the latest available evidence and international experience relating to COVID-19, the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, has announced changes to Ireland’s self-isolation and restriction of movement rules.

Temporary relaxation of HGV driving and resting time rules

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules.

Doolin Coast Guard members back responding to calls

A small team of former members of the Doolin unit of the Irish Coast Guard has been put together to respond to emergencies until a process of reinstating a fulltime service has been completed.

Search to resume for person seen falling from cliffs

A search is expected to resume on Monday for a person reported to have been seen falling from a cliff in Co Clare this afternoon.

Parents urged to get children vaccinated

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tony Holohan and Chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Council, Professor Karina Butler are jointly encouraging parents and guardians to bring their children for COVID-19 vaccination.
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Scariff regeneration project gets green light

The Government has confirmed funding of €524,000 for Clare County Council to proceed with the design and planning stages of a “game changing” regeneration of Scariff Town Centre.

Unprecedented levels of infection in the community

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging people to immediately self-isolate if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, as we are seeing unprecedented levels of infection in the community across Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary.

Covid-19 Updates – December 2021

Covid-19 Updates - December 2021
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