Connacht Tribune
Government announces new restrictions
The Government has tonight announced the following restrictions which will be in place from this Sunday until January 30.
• All restaurants and bars, excluding takeaways or delivery services, must close at 8pm.
• There should be no indoor events after 8pm.
• For indoor events scheduled earlier in the day, attendance should be limited to 50% of venue capacity or 1,000 people, whichever is lower.
• Attendance at all outdoor events should be limited to 50% of venue capacity or 5,000 people, whichever is lower.
• Wedding receptions can take place after 8pm but with a capacity limit of 100 guests.
• Restricted movement advice for all close contacts will be enhanced. For those who have received a booster at least one week ago, they will have to restrict movement for five days and take three antigen tests.
• For those that have not yet received a booster, they must restrict their movement for ten days. The HSE will consider the best testing regime for people in this category.
• All people arriving into the country from overseas will be required to have an antigen or PCR test in line with their vaccination or recovery status.
• All passengers arriving in Ireland should now be advised to conduct antigen testing on a daily basis for a period of five consecutive days commencing on the day of arrival.