The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, has today confirmed that Ireland can move to Phase 2 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business from Monday June 8th.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has announced an allocation of €2.5m to independent commercial radio stations across the country supporting public awareness and understanding of COVID-19.

Irish Water has confirmed that it is ‘increasingly likely’ that a Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as a hosepipe ban will have to be put in place following increased demand on water and deteriorating drought conditions.

Irish Water has launched a new section on water.ie to assist non-domestic customers preparing to re-open premises and re-use buildings after a period of closure or under-utilisation.

A number of people were requested to return home this afternoon after they travelled from outside the county to go diving.

A dedicated institute for the study of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, has been established at the University of Limerick.

The Government has announced that we are on course to move to Phase 1 of the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business from Monday May 18th. This is in line with advice received from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).

UL Hospitals Group is facilitating virtual hospital visits to help keep families in touch during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

The HSE is running  a new campaign called Hold Firm, inspired by the words of President Michael D Higgins, written in his 1993 poem, ‘Take Care’.