Tag Archives: Lockdown

From top:  Eddie Halpin, Station Master, Connolly Station, assisted by members of An Garda Síochána yesterday in enforcing social distancing guidelines; Dr Tony Holohan, Chief medical officer at the Department of Health at a press briefing last night

This morning.

Via RTÉ

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan has said he is still not in a position to recommend easing restrictions due to Covid-19.

Dr Holohan said that the country is making great progress in slowing the growth rate of the disease but that with more than a 100 people in intensive care units and hundreds of others in hospital with Covid-19, he was not in a position to recommend easing restrictions.

Holohan not expecting to advise easing of restrictions (RTÉ)

Earlier: ‘It Has Very Much Relied On Its Relationship With Its Citizenry’

Rollingnews/Garda Press Office

Meanwhile…

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been urged by ministers to lay out “an exit strategy” on Friday, when Covid-19 restrictions are to be extended by at least two weeks.

Divisions within Cabinet emerged yesterday as a “slight majority” of ministers called for some relaxation of curtailments to personal freedoms for over-70s, construction workers, and those who play golf and tennis.

The ministers, described as the ‘civil liberty wing of Cabinet’, raised concerns about the impact restrictions are having on the population and increased signs of public defiance.

Taoiseach urged to deliver ‘exit strategy’ as restrictions to be extended by two weeks (irish Examiner)

Meanwhile…

This afternoon.

Grafton Street, Dublin 2.

Leon Farrell/ Rollingnews

Meanwhile, yesterday…

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for healtth Simon Harris want the lockdown extended

This afternoon.

The national lockdown will be extended for another two weeks for the vast majority of people when the current quarantine period ends after the bank holiday weekend.

The Government will announce the extension on Friday while also outlining a roadmap for lifting social-distancing restrictions over the coming months.
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The only easing of working restrictions from May 5 being considered is for those who work outdoors, such as construction workers and gardeners.

Lockdown to be extended for another two weeks for the vast majority (Independent.ie)

Meanwhile…

Via RTÉ

It is understood that there were mixed views at Cabinet this morning around the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Several ministers highlighted the need for what was termed “a little bit of give” on the restrictions.

There was concern expressed by some that an extended lockdown could lead to the permanent loss of many jobs….

Cabinet hears virus levels not yet low enough to lift restrictions (RTÉ)

Earlier: Huge Job

Rollingnews

 

Lockdown.

At sundown.

Photographer Ruth Medjber writes:

Each evening, I’ve been popping out with my camera at twilight.

I visit neighbours and friends (new and old) and capture their lives at home during this unique moment in time.

I’ll post the whole series soon, or you can watch them all in the short video (above).

The song over the video is by my lovely friend Pat and his band Hedge Schools

Ruth Medjbar

Arf.

No animal was harmed in the making of this video.

Non-toxic dye used.

In other news. Green coloured dog seeks new owner.

This morning.

On Cork 96FM Opinion Line with PJ Coogan

Deirdre O’Shaughnessy writes;

Youghal hair stylist Donna Savage (above) was supposed to marry her fiance yesterday, so despite the wedding being postponed due to COVID19, she headed for the church all dressed up!

She’s now hoping to sell her wedding dress worth €2700 to raise money for PPE for frontline workers. Donna is a member of Youghal Coastguard and her fiance is a frontline worker at the local hospital….

96FM