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Why Ireland is bringing back COVID-19 restrictions

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4 years ago

November 17, 2021

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As much of Europe battles an ongoing Covid surge, the Republic of Ireland will re-impose pandemic restrictions

Ireland’s PM says the “advice is now that everyone should work from home unless it is absolutely necessary”.

Additionally, bars, restaurants and nightclubs will be required to close their doors at midnight in a bid to stop excessive movement.

The PM also warns that if the number of Covid infections continues to grow at the current rate, “no health system will be able to cope”.

Close contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases who are fully vaccinated and showing little-to-no symptoms will need to restrict their movement and receive three negative test results over five days.

Covid-19 vaccination passes will also be required for entry to cinemas and theatres but not for gyms and hairdressers.

However, there is some good news, with the nations’ economy able to stay largely open and functioning as a result of a successful vaccination rollout program.

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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7 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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March 3, 2026

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What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears