Ireland is to remain at the highest level of restrictions for the next two weeks before a phased and cautious lessening of Level 5 restrictions occurs from April 12. From this date people will be allowed to travel within their county or within 20km of residence if crossing county borders and two households will also be able to meet socially outdoors, but not in each others gardens. To discuss further Ciara was joined by Catherine Murphy Co-Leader of the Social Democrats.

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