Here's what's allowed from today as Phase Two of the 'accelerated' roadmap kicks in
TODAY IS THE day that Ireland will commence what the Taoiseach has described as ‘Phase Two Plus’ of its roadmap to ease Covid-19 restrictions.
“If people want to find loopholes in it and ways of doing things or just simply ignore it it’s difficult for us to stop,” he said. The government is stressing that, while restrictions on travel and on many activities have been eased, people should “stay local”. Additionally, up to 25 immediate family and close friends can attend funeral services for loved ones from today. A maximum of 10 people were permitted to attend a funeral since mid-March.Most shops will be able to open their doors today, while shopping centres will open at the later date of 15 June.All businesses that are reopening will have to comply with the government’s mandatory return-to-work health and safety protocols and ensure strict adherence to social distancing rules.
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These include Little Island and Blarney in Cork; and Northpoint 1 & 2, Deansgrange, and Fonthill in Dublin. The Driver Theory Test will also resume today, with the opening of all 43 centres around the country.
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