Briefings on the government's response to COVID-19
- Published on: 3 April 2020
- Last updated on: 8 May 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
Each briefing on the government's response to COVID-19 can be found below.
May 2021
7 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include the vaccination programme, business supports, and the Leaving Certificate examinations.
April 2021
23 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the easing of restrictions, the vaccine programme, and public transport.
14 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include COVID-19 walk-in test centres, supports, social gatherings and remote working.
7 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include COVID-19 walk-in test centres, the Social Activity Measure, and compliance.
March 2021
24 March
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility and compliance, nursing home visits, and the national vaccination strategy.
10 March
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility and compliance, supports, and the national vaccination strategy.
3 March
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility and compliance, supports, and the national vaccination strategy.
February 2021
24 February
Topics discussed in this briefing include mobility data, government supports, and the national vaccination strategy.
17 February
Topics discussed in this briefing include workplaces, face coverings, and the national vaccination strategy.
10 February
Topics discussed in this briefing include business supports, international travel, and the national vaccination strategy.
January 2021
27 January
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.
December 2020
22 December
Topics discussed in this briefing include planning for a Safe Christmas Day, COVID-19 restrictions, and vaccination.
18 December
Topics discussed in this briefing include planning for a Safe Christmas, business supports, and community supports.
11 December
Topics discussed in this briefing include planning for a Safe Christmas, business supports, and community supports.
7 December
Topics discussed in this briefing include the new Level 3 measures, international travel, and business supports.
4 December
Topics discussed in this briefing include how to enjoy a Safe Christmas, business supports, and international travel.
November 2020
30 November
Topics discussed in this briefing include the new Level 3 measures, the Christmas bonus payment, and the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme.
September 2020
21 September
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance and the COVID-19 Plan and Framework.
2 September
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance, COVID-19 Public Health Approach for Schools, and Calculated Grades.
August 2020
19 August
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date public health guidance, the Enterprise Support Grant, and rental protections.
6 August
Topics discussed in this briefing include amendments to the Green List, COVID-19 benefits for those in Direct Provision, and the COVID Tracker app.
July 2020
29 July
Topics discussed in this briefing include the July Stimulus, School Transport and Calculated Grades.
22 July
Topics discussed in this briefing include workplace clusters, COVID-19 symptoms and international travel.
16 July
Topics discussed in this briefing include the COVID Tracker app, face coverings, and Galway 2020.
9 July
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date Public Health Guidance, COVID Tracker App, Remote Working Consultation and Summer Provision.
1 July
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.
June 2020
22 June
Topics discussed in this briefing include the up-to-date Public Health Guidance, Sports Funding, Health of the Nation, and the Supporting Children campaign.
15 June
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.
11 June
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Reopening Childcare Supports, Youth Sector Guidance, driving licences and permits, and Still Here – Operation Faoiseamh.
8 June
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, Community Fora, and the reopening of some RSA services.
2 June
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and Maternity Leave, public libraries and Irish Water.
May 2020
28 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, the Calculated Grades Student Portal, and the COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.
25 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Restart Grant, CLÁR Programme, and Bloom at Home.
21 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Tourism Taskforce, the free flu vaccine, and language resources.
18 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include up-to-date public health guidance, the Return to Work Safely Protocol, and education and childcare.
13 May
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.
11 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include business supports, scam text messages, and the Leaving Certificate.
5 May
Topics discussed in this briefing include business supports, the labour market, and COVID-19 research initiatives.
April 2020
29 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, statistics from the Garda National Vetting Bureau, and illegal dumping.
27 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the continuation of HSE services, Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Eligibility, and supports for educational disadvantage.
24 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, the school transport service, and compliance with restrictions.
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23 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include Tusla services, Health Professions Admission Test (HPAT) Results and Other Voices.
22 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the easing of restrictions, supermarket physical distancing policies, and World Curlew Day 2020.
20 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the continuation of health services, donation claims, and hardware stores.
17 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include funding from Screen Ireland, Library Online Services, and the childcare sector.
15 April
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.
14 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the agri food sector, local authority borrowers, education, and Tusla services.
10 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Wage Subsidy Scheme, Community Measures and Supports, Domestic Abuse and Overshopping.
9 April
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).
8 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme, State Exams, and North-South co-operation.
6 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the Business Support Call Centre, the Community Call, and An Post's new services.
3 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include Irish citizens abroad, garda vetting, and medical care.
2 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include the horse racing industry, Irish citizens abroad, and cross border co-operation.
1 April
Topics discussed in this briefing include agricultural supports, Fuel Allowance, and testing concerns.
March 2020
31 March
Topics discussed in this briefing include pension payments, bank services, and the COVID-19 App.
30 March
Topics discussed in this briefing include essential travel, cocooning, and the provision of passport services.
28 March
Topics discussed in this briefing include current public health guidance, cocooning and the list of essential workers.
27 March
Today's briefing discussed:
- current public health guidance
- income and business supports
- community supports
- updates on concerns related to the Irish Prison Service and caravan parks