Ireland’s government has agreed to return the country to the level five COVID-19 restrictions from midnight on Wednesday. The restrictions will remain in place for six weeks.
Non-essential retailers and hairdressers will close and pubs and restaurants will only be able to serve takeaways.
According to RTE News, construction will keep going and people will be able to go out to exercise within 5km of their homes.
Outdoor meetings with one other household for things such as exercise, and within the 5km limit, are allowed.
Weddings will remain capped at 25 guests until the end of the year.
A reduction in off-licence opening hours is also reportedly under consideration.
