THE NEW LIST OF MEASURES

SIX AT HOME, BUT 50 AT WEDDINGS:

NEW ADVICE FOR THE ELDERLY

Over-70s are advised to limit their time outdoors Go shopping at designated times Outdoor exercise is advised during set times only Stay in small groups

Watch your social distancing Avoid public transport Attending Mass is allowed Exercise judgment on your own situation

They are allowed to staycation but hotels are not advised

LIMITS ON INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENTS: WEDDINGS GET 50 MAX

All outdoor events will be limited to 15 people, down from 200

All indoor events will be limited to six people, down from 50

Weddings will be exempt from new indoor restrictions – with 50 attendees allowed Places of worship will be allowed to go ahead with

events of 50 people as long as they maintain social distance

Pubs and restaurants will also be exempt from the new indoor and outdoor restrictions

Gastro-pubs and restaurants will be given until 11.30pm to close – an extension of a half hour from the previous restrictions

SPORTS

No spectators will be permitted at sports matches

All sports are permitted as long as they have no spectators.

Summer camps can continue but should be limited to the same group of 15 children

WORKING FROM HOME

Anyone who can work from home is advised to do so until at least September 13

STRICTER CONTROL ON PUBS

New powers will be considered for gardaí to crack down on pubs flouting restrictions

The Government will consider the reopening of ‘wet’ pubs at the end of August

HOUSE PARTIES

New powers for gardaí to crack down on house parties will be considered No more than six people from three other households allowed to visit homes