Coronavirus: 43 more deaths and 359 new cases in Republic
There have been 43 more coronavirus-related deaths in the Republic.
Today’s figures from the Department of Health show the total number of deaths here now stands at 1,232.
One previously reported death has now been denotified
Meanwhile, 359 new coronavirus cases have also been confirmed.
Taoiseach outlines stages to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Dáil chamber. Picture by: Oireachtas screenshotThe Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has outlined how a decision on eventually lifting coronavirus restrictions will be made.
But he said there is still a long way to travel before things can return to normal, and that officials are first preparing a 'roadmap to re-open Ireland'.
It came as the Dáil met to discuss the coronavirus crisis on the eve of an announcement on the future of restrictions - with Mr Varadkar playing down how much may be lifted next week.
Boyd Barrett: COVID-19 Dáil committee needs to be able to 'scruitinise all Government departments'
There's a call for a proposed COVID-19 Dáil committee to have the power to 'scruitinise' all Government departments.
Following a decision by the Dáil Business Committee, a dedicated coronavirus committee is expected to be set up next week to examine the ongoing response to the crisis.
It follows pressure from opposition TDs who want more scrutiny of decision-making during the pandemic.
Essex truck deaths: Irishman accused of being "chef organiser" refused bail
30/07/2019.CCJ court. Pictured is Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin City Centre. Photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ieAn Irish haulier wanted by police in Essex to face 39 manslaughter charges has been refused bail by the High Court in Dublin ahead of his extradition hearing.
Ronan Hughes was arrested a few weeks ago at his home at Leitrim Silverstream, Tyholland, County Monaghan on foot of a European Arrest Warrant.
The warrant was issued by police in Essex investigating the discovery of 39 bodies found in the back of a lorry last October.
Varadkar says Government hasn't made decision on issue of airline vouchers
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says there hasn't been any formal Government decision on the issue of airline vouchers and refunds - despite Ireland having signed a letter to the European Commission calling for a temporary change to consumer laws.
It emerged yesterday that a dozen EU member states had written to the Commission calling for airlines to be allowed "choose the means by which passengers are reimbursed" during the coronavirus crisis.
Under EU law, customers are entitled to a cash refund for any cancelled flights.
