Stark wrote: » Still no clarity for those of us with family outside the travel restriction boundary.
the kelt wrote: » 18th May. So be it. At least some dates have been given, at least a plan of some description. Let’s see what 18th May brings.
Gael23 wrote: » My interpretation is that on May 18th we get more detail in the next phase
FintanMcluskey wrote: » No the lockdown is a completely knee jerk reaction to a virus that appears to be less deadly the more we learn about it. The restrictions however
Arghus wrote: » No they haven't. They're doing exactly the same as us. Putting forth a timetable of step by step decreases if safe to do so over time. They aren't going back to normal life any quicker than us. And let's not forget their lockdowns were much longer and stricter than ours.
On the 8th of June, cocooners may be advised that they can shop again and larger funerals are expected to be allowed. At this time people will be allowed to meet with four others who are not from their own family, indoor or outdoors. Marts are also expected to reopen. On the 29 of June, playgrounds, cafes and restaurants may reopen. On the 20 July, hairdressers and swimming pools may reopen, one source said. On the 10 August, theatres may reopen.
Arghus wrote: » Without lockdowns a death toll in the low millions at this stage worldwide would have been quite possible.
You pulled this ludicrously high figure of 400 million out of your bum the last day and claimed that everyone arguing in favour of lockdowns was claiming there would be that many dead. I'm still waiting for some news source that has a government figure or policy maker quoting this figure to justify the lockdown.
Deleted User wrote: » Over 90% of people of deaths are in the over 65 category. And we’ve just told them to go out. While nothing else changes. Absolute joke. Minor lifting of things in 2 weeks and than another 3 weeks.
setanta1984 wrote: » The fact that is only your interpretation is the problem. That was a shambolic announcement. He said outdoor workers and some DIY shops will open then. Then 3 weeks before anything else happens, is what he said. The fact that it is open to interpretation, shows what a mess that was.
FintanMcluskey wrote: » They are back to economic life 3 weeks ago. Pubs and restaurants to open by June 1st. How is that anything like Ireland?
helimachoptor wrote: » Did he say anything about meeting friends from the 18th? I wasn't watching but my wife said she heard it
Pretzill wrote: » Almost a quarter of a million people have died across the world - how deadly do you want it to get?
Arghus wrote: » If you want pubs and restaurants open again by June 1st you need to get your head examined.
Thelonious Monk wrote: » Where are you going to go?
Meraf wrote: » I'm not really happy haw our government is managing this restrictions. Our economy is *****d. Current numbers of new cases /dead are not high.. Other countries are opening and introduce additional safety measures like masks but they relax restrictions.. They know that they need money. They know Economy need to move ahead..
JTMan wrote: » A little bit of detail via The Irish Times ...
JRant wrote: » I've been weighing up an offer from the States. Might be worth giving it a go now. This country is FUBAR'd for a decade IMO
Current restrictions extended until 18 May 2km limit in place for exercise to be extended to 5km Schools to stay closed until September Outdoor workers will return to work in two weeks' time DIY and hardware stores are to reopen from 18 May Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions. The Taoiseach said the current restrictions will be extended until 18 May. Mr Varadkar said two more weeks of tight restrictions are needed to weaken the virus further. In a briefing tonight, has said that people over 70 who have been cocooning should continue to do so but they can go outside their homes from Tuesday if they avoid all contact with other people. He also said the 2km limit that is currently in place for exercise for the general population is set to be extended to 5km. Mr Varadkar said the virus has transformed our lives in ways we could not have imagined. Mr Varadkar said the risk of a second phase of the virus is ever present. The Taoiseach set out a road map with five steps for how Irish society and the economy can be reopened. The stages will be three weeks apart starting on 18 May. He said we can only move from one stage to the next if we can keep the virus under control. Mr Varadkar also said that outdoor workers will be able to return to work in two weeks' time on 18 May. From 18 May, some retail outlets like garden centres, hardware stores and repair shops will reopen. Some sporting activities in small groups will be allowed. He said many regular health services will resume operating and it will be possible to meet friends and family in small groups outdoors. He said we have not yet won the fight and too many people are in intensive care units with Covid-19 and we have too many deaths. He said if the restrictions are lifted too early, everything we have achieved would be lost and we could be back to square one. He said our physical health has been attacked, the economy battered and society put to the ultimate test. The Cabinet will meet again in the morning to discuss the restrictions.
Thelonious Monk wrote: » Our economy is f*cked anyway, a couple more weeks wont make much of a difference.
Penfailed wrote: » ...and that the exercise must be solitary and you must have a written letter to show the police and the rest...yeah...copy and paste pretty much.
