The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised against travel to a further six European countries due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney issued a statement this afternoon advising Irish citizens not to travel to the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Malta, Poland, and Slovakia.
The Government's advise to avoid non-essential travel to Spain remains in place while travel to Italy is completely banned.
The Tanaiste said: "As countries impose new travel restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 there will be more disruption to travel routes.
"A growing number of countries are also imposing restrictions on entry and exit.
"Given the consequences for travellers, Irish citizens should exercise a high degree of caution when making travel plans particularly in Europe.
"For this reason my Department is now advising against non-essential travel to the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Malta, Poland, and Slovakia.
"We will also be providing additional guidance on Spain, which remains at non-essential travel, while Italy remains at no travel.
"Our consular advice line will be open through the weekend and our embassies and consulates will be using social media to keep citizens informed on a rapidly changing environment for international travel."
A number of Jet2 flights bound for Spain from the UK were turned back on Saturday morning, reports Chronicle Live .
The Spanish government is expected to announce a lockdown of the country later today.
In a statement Jet2 said they had made the decision to stop flights to Spain due to measures introduced by the country to stop the spread of COVID-19.
They later added that flights would be suspended for at least a week.
TUI have also announced that they will cancel all flights to Spain until Monday due to the closure of facilities, bars and restaurants in the country.
Ryanair has stopped all flights to and from Poland until March 31.
To date there are a total of 90 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the Republic of Ireland.
The HSE is warning anyone with "normal cold and flu like symptoms to self-isolate" and to ring their GP on Monday.
