74 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Republic as more details released of cases to date

There have been 74 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Republic of Ireland today.

It brings the total number of cases here to 366.

29 females and 45 males are among the new cases diagnosed.

The Department of Health has today also released more details about most of the cases confirmed to date.

Newstalk presenter Ciara Kelly diagnosed with COVID-19

Newstalk presenter Ciara Kelly discusses her COVID-19 diagnosis

Newstalk presenter Ciara Kelly has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

The Lunchtime Live anchor was diagnosed yesterday.

Speaking this afternoon, she told her listeners she had “something personal” to tell them.

“I have the coronavirus and I have been broadcasting from the hot press for a reason,” she said.

Banks offer three-month mortgage suspension for those affected by COVID-19

The five main banks have agreed a three-month suspension of mortgage and business loan repayments for customers affected by COVID-19.

Following a meeting with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, the banks are working on a simplified application process to make it easier for customers to receive support.

Banks have also agreed that any COVID-19 applications for a payment break will not adversely impact on credit records and court proceedings will be deferred for three months.

Ryanair expects 'most if not all' of its flights to be grounded by early next week

File Photo of Ryanair planes. Photo: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Ryanair says it expects "most if not all" of its flights to be grounded from midnight next Tuesday due to the coronavirus measures in effect across Europe.

The airline says from midnight on Tuesday 24th March that it only expects to operate a "very small number of flights to maintain essential connectivity, mostly between the UK and Ireland".

Until then, the airline will be operating at over 80% reduced capacity - with all affected customers now being contacted about their options.

Three arrested in connection with death of woman after Dublin robbery

Three men have been arrested by Gardaí investigating the death of a woman following an armed robbery in Dublin last week.

54-year-old Jacqueline McGovern died in hospital after she was hit by a car on the Avondale Road in Killiney last Wednesday.

It is believed the occupants of the car were fleeing the scene of a robbery in Dalkey at the time.

Main image: Pictured are distance measures on the ground showing the appropriate length for Social Distancing in the Department of Health, Dublin. Photograph: RollingNews.ie