Irish people travelling to Italy are being advised to contact their airline or travel agent if they've concerns over coronavirus.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is advising people not to travel to 10 towns and cities that have been placed on lockdown by the Italian Government.
Seven people have now died from COVID-19 in the country, with over 200 confirmed cases – the largest outbreak of the virus in Europe.
The Irish Travel Agents Association says anyone booked to travel should talk to their airline or travel if they are worried about the situation.
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Harvey Weinstein has been taken to hospital after being convicted of sexual assault and rape.
The disgraced former Hollywood producer is facing up to 29 years in prison when he is returns to court for sentencing next month.
He was found guilty of sexually assaulting production assistant Mimi at his apartment in 2006 and the third-degree rape of Jessica Mann in 2013.
The 67-year-old reportedly complained of chest pains after the verdict was handed down and was taken to hospital as a “precautionary measure.”
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Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin will meet today to discuss options for forming the next government.
It may be the first step towards a grand coalition between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
The Taoiseach has said that this is just an exploratory meeting, and that he will discuss it with his party if there's a basis for further talks.
Meanwhile, the Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addressed almost 1,000 people at a Sinn Féin rally in Cork last night.
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A Status Yellow snow and ice warning is in effect for the entire country.
Met Éireann said wintry showers, mainly of hail and sleet, will become increasingly widespread during the day leading to icy patches.
Some snow accumulations will also occur.
The warning came into effect at 6am and is expected to remain in force until 9am tomorrow.
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People living along the River Shannon are calling for improved flood defences.
Hundreds of acres of farmland lie underwater, with areas in Longford, Galway, Tipperary, Offaly, Clare and Limerick all affected.
Further rain is forecast over the next 24 hours, and the Defence Forces are being deployed to help out.
