The Dail will vote later on extending the government's emergency Covid powers until November.
The measures, which include the mandate to wear facemasks and a ban on large gatherings, were due to expire in June.
A provision in the bill will also allow for a further three month extension if deemed necessary.
Opposition parties and civil liberty groups have voiced their frustration at the extension.
Scholars Unearth Wicklow Mountains Site As Largest Known Nucleated Prehistoric Settlement
Never mind the Vikings !!!!!! Civilisation could be traced back to Baltinglass!
Wicklow Property Prices Jump By €30,000 In 12 Months
The Median asking price for a property in the county now stands at €425,000
UPDATE: N11 Vehicle On Fire Near Arklow. Care Advised
Gardai are attending the scene but smoke is impacting visibility along the route.
Nearly €1.4m Spent To Expand Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
The site was previously owned by Coillte. The acquisition will allow commercial forestry to be gradually replaced with native woodland, helping to restore rare sessile oak habitat
Contrasting Patterns In Wicklow Crime Figures & Statistics Year-On-Year
Newly released Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures for the Wicklow Garda Division show a mixed crime landscape for the third quarter of 2025. The data highlights ongoing challenges for Gardaí in both urban and rural areas of Wicklow, with community vigilance and targeted enforcement remaining essential.
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