Ireland enters Level 3 restrictions from midnight but this does not mean a complete easing and freedom to roam about the country.
The 5km travel limit will be lifted from Tuesday December 1, with non-essential journeys allowed within your county.
This travel restriction will be eased further on December 18, when travel across the country will be allowed.
However, there are exemptions which sees people able to cross the county border before that date.
These include:
- Travel to and from work, where work involves providing an essential service.
- To attend medical appointments and collect medicines and other health products
- For vital family reasons, such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people and in particular for those who live alone but excluding social family visits
- For farming purposes, that is food production or care of animals
- To visit a grave
Here's everything else you need to know about travel under the new rules:
Transport
Walk or cycle where possible.
Public transport capacity limited to 50%.
Essential workers and essential purposes only.
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
You should not mix with any other households outside of those within your support bubble.
Other settings outside your home or garden
In outdoor settings away from your home or garden, up to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet while maintaining strict physical distancing.
Face coverings are recommended in busy or crowded areas.
Weddings
Weddings can go ahead, but with a limit of 25 guests for ceremony and reception (irrespective of venue).
Couples resident in a particular county, but with existing plans to get married, can travel to get married outside that county.
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, events in theatres and cinemas or other arts events (excluding sport).
No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Exception:
Cinemas can open with protective measures in place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. For example: outdoor arts events, training events.
Gatherings of up to 15 people can take place.
Face coverings are recommended in busy or crowded areas.
