The Taoiseach and other government ministers are making an address to the nation.
Restrictions to control the spread of the coronavirus have been extended for another three weeks.
They were due to end on Sunday night, but will now expire after the May Bank Holiday weekend on May 5th.
Announcing the decision the Taoiseach said the scarifies to date were making a difference and the spread of the virus had slowed.
However, Leo Varadkar says we cannot be complacent and lose focus:
The Health Minister says the Garda enforcement powers brought in to help slow the spread of Covid-19 will continue.
Simon Harris says they were always going to be extended as long as the restrictions are in place:
Stay informed with the latest national updates on covid-19 here.
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