Press release
Dublin city and county placed on Level 3 of the Framework for Restrictive Measures
From Department of the Taoiseach
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From Department of the Taoiseach
Published on
Last updated on
Issued by the Government Press Office
The government has decided today that, with immediate effect, the entire county of Dublin will be placed on Level 3 of the Framework for Restrictive Measures. This action is based on a review of the current public health advice and is in response to the deteriorating situation with the virus in Dublin over the past number of weeks.
The rest of the country remains at Level 2 of the Framework.
Dublin will remain at Level 3 for a period of 3 weeks, until Friday 9 October, at which point the situation will be reviewed by the government, based on the status of the virus and the pertinent public health advice.
Social and family gatherings
Visitors to private homes and gardens should be limited to a maximum number of 6 from one other household.
No social/family gatherings should take place, with exemptions to this for weddings and funerals (see below).
Organised indoor gatherings
No organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
Organised outdoor gatherings are permitted, up to a maximum of 15 people.
Work
People working in Dublin are asked to work from home unless absolutely necessary.
Domestic travel
People living in Dublin should remain in the county, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes. People living outside of Dublin should not travel to Dublin, with the exception of those who must travel for work, education and other essential purposes.
Schools, early learning and childcare services, adult and higher education
Schools, Early Learning and Childcare services should remain open.
Adult and Higher Education Institutions should remain open, but are asked to review protective measures and take steps to limit congregation as much as possible.
Retail and services
Retail and services such as hairdressers and beauticians will remain open with protective measures.
Transport
You are asked to walk or cycle where possible so that public transport is available for use by essential workers and for essential work only.
Sports
Sports training activities can continue, but only for non-contact sports in the outdoors and in pods of up to 15, with certain exemptions (see below).
Indoor training should be confined to individuals only and no classes are to take place.
No matches or other sporting events should take place, with certain exemptions (see below).
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools may remain open for individual use only and with protective measures.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Restaurants and cafes (including bars/pubs serving food) may remain open for take-away and delivery and outdoor dining to a maximum of 15 people.
Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs may remain open, but with services limited to residents.
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.
Religious services
Religious services will move online, though places of worship may remain open for private prayer.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All indoor museums, galleries, cinemas and other cultural attractions should close.
Libraries will be available for e-services and call and collect.
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks should remain open with protective measures.
In recognition of the impact of these restrictions on businesses in Dublin, the government has also decided to provide for a 30% top-up to the Restart Plus grant to help support those affected through the three week period. Businesses who have previously benefited from the Restart Grant will be eligible to re-apply for this top-up. This will be available immediately through the normal application process at an estimated additional cost of €30 million.
In addition, applications from Dublin will be prioritised for the wide range of existing loan and voucher schemes available to assist businesses affected by COVID-19.
Other employment and income supports, including the Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme, as well as the full range of employment, training and support services for affected workers, will also continue to be made available and funded by the government.
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