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Briefings on the government's response to COVID-19
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
Published on
Last updated on
Each briefing on the government's response to COVID-19 can be found below.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the vaccination programme, business supports, and the Leaving Certificate examinations.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the easing of restrictions, the vaccine programme, and public transport.
Topics discussed in this briefing include COVID-19 walk-in test centres, supports, social gatherings and remote working.
Topics discussed in this briefing include COVID-19 walk-in test centres, the Social Activity Measure, and compliance.
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility and compliance, nursing home visits, and the national vaccination strategy.
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility and compliance, supports, and the national vaccination strategy.
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility and compliance, supports, and the national vaccination strategy.
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility data, government supports, and the national vaccination strategy.
Topics discussed in this briefing include workplaces, face coverings, and the national vaccination strategy.
Topics discussed in this briefing include business supports, international travel, and the national vaccination strategy.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance and the latest on a number of measures aimed at reducing international travel.
Topics discussed in this briefing include planning for a Safe Christmas Day, COVID-19 restrictions, and vaccination.
Topics discussed in this briefing include planning for a Safe Christmas, business supports, and community supports.
Topics discussed in this briefing include planning for a Safe Christmas, business supports, and community supports.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the new Level 3 measures, international travel, and business supports.
Topics discussed in this briefing include how to enjoy a Safe Christmas, business supports, and international travel.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the new Level 3 measures, the Christmas bonus payment, and the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance and the COVID-19 Plan and Framework.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance, COVID-19 Public Health Approach for Schools, and Calculated Grades.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance, the Enterprise Support Grant, and rental protections.
Topics discussed in this briefing include amendments to the Green List, COVID-19 benefits for those in Direct Provision, and the COVID Tracker app.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the July Stimulus, School Transport and Calculated Grades.
Topics discussed in this briefing include workplace clusters, COVID-19 symptoms and international travel.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the COVID Tracker app, face coverings, and Galway 2020.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date Public Health Guidance, COVID Tracker App, Remote Working Consultation and Summer Provision.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date Public Health Guidance, Enterprise Support Grant, National Play Day, and the CAO Change of Mind Form.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date Public Health Guidance, Sports Funding, Health of the Nation, and the Supporting Children campaign.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the support scheme for beef farmers, easing of access to rent supplement for victims of domestic violence, and Summer Provision 2020.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Reopening Childcare Supports, Youth Sector Guidance, driving licences and permits, and Still Here – Operation Faoiseamh.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, Community Fora, and the reopening of some RSA services.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and Maternity Leave, public libraries and Irish Water.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, the Calculated Grades Student Portal, and the COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Restart Grant, CLÁR Programme, and Bloom at Home.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Tourism Taskforce, the free flu vaccine, and language resources.
Topics discussed in this briefing include up-to-date public health guidance, the Return to Work Safely Protocol, and education and childcare.
Topics discussed in this briefing include up-to-date Public Health Guidance, the launch of the Innovate Together Fund, and compliance from An Garda Síochána.
Topics discussed in this briefing include business supports, scam text messages, and the Leaving Certificate.
Topics discussed in this briefing include business supports, the labour market, and COVID-19 research initiatives.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, statistics from the Garda National Vetting Bureau, and illegal dumping.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the continuation of HSE services, Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Eligibility, and supports for educational disadvantage.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, the school transport service, and compliance with restrictions.
Topics discussed in this briefing include Tusla services, Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT) Results and Other Voices.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the easing of restrictions, supermarket physical distancing policies, and World Curlew Day 2020.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the continuation of health services, donation claims, and hardware stores.
Topics discussed in this briefing include funding from Screen Ireland, Library Online Services, and the childcare sector.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the exchequer funded capital project under Project Ireland 2040, the COVID-19 Enhanced Illness Benefit Payment, and supply chain continuity.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the agri food sector, local authority borrowers, education, and Tusla services.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Wage Subsidy Scheme, Community Measures and Supports, Domestic Abuse and Overshopping.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the expansion of business supports for SMEs, working securely from home, and supports from the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA).
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, State Exams, and North-South co-operation.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Business Support Call Centre, the Community Call, and An Post's new services.
Topics discussed in this briefing include Irish citizens abroad, garda vetting, and medical care.
Topics discussed in this briefing include the horse racing industry, Irish citizens abroad, and cross border co-operation.
Topics discussed in this briefing include agricultural supports, Fuel Allowance, and testing concerns.
Topics discussed in this briefing include pension payments, bank services, and the COVID-19 App.
Topics discussed in this briefing include essential travel, cocooning, and the provision of passport services.
Topics discussed in this briefing include current public health guidance, cocooning and the list of essential workers.
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