Reading through the thread it's exactly like we're back in time ....I do think there will be a circuit break of some sort .
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I don't think schools will close. They seem adamant about keeping schools open this time around! I would like if they had close them for this coming week as there are just so many cases in my school among staff and students. Its not a nice place to be at the moment
Agreed , it’s only a couple of days early . It will prevent the spread of more cases .
I don't want them to close but at the same time if cases are over 10000 a day can't see them being left open
I think the school one is interesting. I don't have kids but if two parents are in jobs where they can't work from home or can't watch kids while they work it must be difficult
If things are going to be as bad as they're predicting I think they'll close as many things as possible the north have already been told to set up google classroom the irony being hospital numbers are dropping both north and south atm and it's the potentential wave they're basing their decisions on .
The Netherlands is going into lockdown and shutting down non-essential shops, bars, restaurants etc. and it was the one country that was quite slow at embracing restrictions when COVID initially hit. I can certainly imagine Ireland will wind up in a sort of lockdown comes January. We're basically having the same conversation we had last year, but this time, everyone is already vaccinated and it's not enough it seems.
I feel like we are stuck in a limbo where we get a tiny bit of freedom then boom, back into restrictions mode.
If they put another lockdown it may kill the small and medium businesses who are literally hanging by a thread. We got out of lockdown in April-May and if we go back it means that businesses only had 5 months to make a profit. It's crazy!
Also, if they ask for a 3rd and 4th booster, people will complain saying that they did the first 2 for nothing.
If they put another lockdown it may kill the small and medium businesses who are literally hanging by a thread. We got out of lockdown in April-May and if we go back it means that businesses only had 5 months to make a profit. It's crazy!
Also, if they ask for a 3rd and 4th booster, people will complain saying that they did the first 2 for nothing.
I saw the westin saying they are open as normal for residents after 8 so i think so
Thanks for answering! I have a nights stay booked in Donegal for just after Christmas but wouldn't want to go if we had to be back in our rooms at 8.
Id double check if i were you - i have a feeling that depending on the occupancy rate the policy could vary
Hopefully Leo’s right!
The numbers are going to be horrific after Christmas because it seems like everyone is going to do whatever they want this Christmas because they didnt get to visit everyone they ever met last year.
They will have to do some sort of mini lockdown in January, the biggest problem are those who are just ignoring the rules now as they have been jabbed its grand. Yeah no not really.
They will have to do some sort of mini lockdown in January, the biggest problem are those who are just ignoring the rules now as they have been jabbed its grand. Yeah no not really.
I gave them a call there - they confirmed its midnight closing for residents. So thats good.
It's looking good (so far) for Ireland hospital cases are dropping although they said it's January it's supposed to hit . I think people will probably not be mixing as much outside family and friends as Christmas is a very quiet time anyway it might lessen the burden.
I sincerely hope not. Hospital cases are dropping, people are not nearly as sick with this variant.
Mental health has been completely ignored during this and a lockdown will do more harm than good.
Whats level 3 ?
Level 3
The priority is to keep schools and early learning and childcare services open and minimise disruption in the work force. This means that a number of services will be moved online and some businesses will be closed (for example: museums and other indoor cultural venues). Additional restrictions will apply to restaurants and pubs.
In order to keep people safe, you will be asked to reduce the number of people you meet to a minimum and stay in your own county.
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
No visitors to home or garden, with the exception of visits for essential purposes (for example: family reasons such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular those who live alone).
Other settings outside your home or garden
In outdoor settings away from your home or garden, up to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet while maintaining strict physical distancing – including for outdoor exercise and dining.
Weddings
Weddings may proceed, but with a limit of 25 guests for ceremony and reception (irrespective of venue).
Couples resident in a particular county, but with existing plans to get married, can travel to get married outside that county.
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, events in theatres and cinemas or other arts events (excluding sport).
No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. For example: outdoor arts events, training events.
Gatherings of up to 15 people can take place.
Sports
Training
Outdoors: Non contact training only in pods of up to 15 (exemption for professional/elite/inter-county sports/senior club championship).
Indoors: Individual training only. No exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
No matches or other sporting events should take place, with the exception of professional, elite and inter-county championship, which should all take place behind closed doors.
Horse-racing may continue behind closed doors.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools may remain open for individual use only, and with protective measures in place.
Religious services
Services move online. Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funerals
Up to 25 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All venues closed.
Libraries will be available for e-services and call and collect.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Restaurants and cafes (including bars or pubs serving food or wet pubs) may remain open for take-away and delivery and outdoor dining or service to an absolute maximum of 15 people.
Wet pubs in Dublin are to remain closed.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will remain closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Hotels, guesthouses and B&B's may remain open, but with services limited to residents.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Face coverings must be worn.
All retail shops and shopping centres may remain open. All services such as hairdressers, beauticians, barbers and opticians may remain open with strict adherence to sectoral guidance on protective measures.
There is specific guidance available for:
Work
Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.
Domestic travel
Stay in your county apart from work, education, medical and other essential purposes, if appropriate.
Schools, early learning and childcare services, adult and higher education
Schools and creches are open with protective measures.
Further, higher and adult education to escalate all appropriate protective measures and limit congregation as far as possible.
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
All remain open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Face coverings must be worn.
Walk or cycle where possible.
Public transport capacity will be limited to 50%.
Essential workers and essential purposes only.
Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable
Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable are advised to continue to exercise personal judgement.
It is recommended that they stay at home as much as possible, limit engagement to a very small network for short periods of time, while remaining physically distanced.
When taking exercise outdoors, it is important to maintain 2 metres distance from others and wash hands on returning home.
It is recommended to shop during designated hours only, while wearing a face covering, and to avoid public transport.
Long-term residential care facilities (nursing and care homes)
Visits suspended, aside from critical and compassionate circumstances.
The priority is to keep schools and early learning and childcare services open and minimise disruption in the work force. This means that a number of services will be moved online and some businesses will be closed (for example: museums and other indoor cultural venues). Additional restrictions will apply to restaurants and pubs.
In order to keep people safe, you will be asked to reduce the number of people you meet to a minimum and stay in your own county.
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
No visitors to home or garden, with the exception of visits for essential purposes (for example: family reasons such as providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular those who live alone).
Other settings outside your home or garden
In outdoor settings away from your home or garden, up to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet while maintaining strict physical distancing – including for outdoor exercise and dining.
Weddings
Weddings may proceed, but with a limit of 25 guests for ceremony and reception (irrespective of venue).
Couples resident in a particular county, but with existing plans to get married, can travel to get married outside that county.
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, events in theatres and cinemas or other arts events (excluding sport).
No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. For example: outdoor arts events, training events.
Gatherings of up to 15 people can take place.
Sports
Training
Outdoors: Non contact training only in pods of up to 15 (exemption for professional/elite/inter-county sports/senior club championship).
Indoors: Individual training only. No exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
No matches or other sporting events should take place, with the exception of professional, elite and inter-county championship, which should all take place behind closed doors.
Horse-racing may continue behind closed doors.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools may remain open for individual use only, and with protective measures in place.
Religious services
Services move online. Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funerals
Up to 25 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All venues closed.
Libraries will be available for e-services and call and collect.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Restaurants and cafes (including bars or pubs serving food or wet pubs) may remain open for take-away and delivery and outdoor dining or service to an absolute maximum of 15 people.
Wet pubs in Dublin are to remain closed.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will remain closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Hotels, guesthouses and B&B's may remain open, but with services limited to residents.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Face coverings must be worn.
All retail shops and shopping centres may remain open. All services such as hairdressers, beauticians, barbers and opticians may remain open with strict adherence to sectoral guidance on protective measures.
There is specific guidance available for:
Work
Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.
Domestic travel
Stay in your county apart from work, education, medical and other essential purposes, if appropriate.
Schools, early learning and childcare services, adult and higher education
Schools and creches are open with protective measures.
Further, higher and adult education to escalate all appropriate protective measures and limit congregation as far as possible.
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
All remain open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Face coverings must be worn.
Walk or cycle where possible.
Public transport capacity will be limited to 50%.
Essential workers and essential purposes only.
Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable
Those aged over 70 and the medically vulnerable are advised to continue to exercise personal judgement.
It is recommended that they stay at home as much as possible, limit engagement to a very small network for short periods of time, while remaining physically distanced.
When taking exercise outdoors, it is important to maintain 2 metres distance from others and wash hands on returning home.
It is recommended to shop during designated hours only, while wearing a face covering, and to avoid public transport.
Long-term residential care facilities (nursing and care homes)
Visits suspended, aside from critical and compassionate circumstances.