“It’s a big weekend ahead,” says Liz Canavan - with reopenings, opportunities to meet others.
“It’s a big weekend to prove to each other that we can do these things safely. Every contact counts.”
“It’s a big weekend to prove to each other that we can do these things safely. Every contact counts.”
“Think about the people you want to spend Christmas with - what you do NOW, will make a huge difference to that.”
“COVID exploits every chance it gets... any time you meet more people - it raises the risks.”
Canavan asking people to consider everything very carefully.
“COVID exploits every chance it gets... any time you meet more people - it raises the risks.”
Canavan asking people to consider everything very carefully.
Outdoors always better than indoors says Canavan, stressing importance of ventilation.
“Disinfecting surfaces and sitting two metres apart - simply isn’t enough to fully protect yourself.”
“Disinfecting surfaces and sitting two metres apart - simply isn’t enough to fully protect yourself.”
“We want people to enjoy Christmas with a small group of people who are most important to them.
“The most important advice is think about that group... plan and limit your contacts as much as possible from now on. We’re not asking people not to meet others but do it safely.”
“The most important advice is think about that group... plan and limit your contacts as much as possible from now on. We’re not asking people not to meet others but do it safely.”
😷 Canavan now urging people to help the businesses that have reopened at great expense by wearing masks and following their guidance.
🏐 This coming weekend and future weekends we will see big matches behind closed doors.
Canavan says so many of us would like to be there in the weekends ahead.
“Important to remember that homecomings and celebrations can’t take place this year.”
Canavan says so many of us would like to be there in the weekends ahead.
“Important to remember that homecomings and celebrations can’t take place this year.”
“Gardaí will continue Operation Fanacht - Over 100 checkpoints running on a daily basis. Patrols will also be carried out around shops and businesses to make sure everything is going safely.
“This weekend we have an opportunity to show how well we can do this... but everyone has to step up.”
If you’re a business and feeling overwhelmed by crowds and customers - get in contact, says Canavan. There is help and advice available.
If you’re a business and feeling overwhelmed by crowds and customers - get in contact, says Canavan. There is help and advice available.
Drop in those receiving PUP this week - as more businesses reopen.
“Those returning to work are reminded they must close their claim on the day they went back to work.”
“Those returning to work are reminded they must close their claim on the day they went back to work.”
Canavan: “This is NOT the year to travel home for Christmas.”
Ireland continues to follow traffic light 🚦 system.
The vast majority of countries remain on red - that means they must restrict movements for 14 days on arrival.
Ireland continues to follow traffic light 🚦 system.
The vast majority of countries remain on red - that means they must restrict movements for 14 days on arrival.
Canavan on vaccines: Vaccines can only be approved if they meet quality and safety regulations.
Taskforce will report to Taoiseach this day week - matter then considered by Cabinet.
Taskforce will report to Taoiseach this day week - matter then considered by Cabinet.
Finishing, Canavan says: “Respect” is the word of the weekend.
Respect for
- Businesses and staff following guidelines.
- People uncomfortable in crowds.
- Gardaí.
- Each other.
Respect for
- Businesses and staff following guidelines.
- People uncomfortable in crowds.
- Gardaí.
- Each other.
In Phoenix Park: “Don’t feed the deer!” says Canavan.
She notes it’s still ok to leave something for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.
She notes it’s still ok to leave something for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.
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