Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced a series of restrictions on hospitality and household visits over the Christmas period.
The measures are due to be in place from Tuesday 7 December until Sunday 9 January, and will see nightclubs closed and social distancing measures in place in bars.
No more than four households are advised to meet indoors.
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