Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the country’s schools, colleges, childcare facilities, museums, galleries, and tourist attractions are to close

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the country’s schools, colleges, childcare facilities, museums, galleries, and tourist attractions are to close

Schools and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the country’s schools, colleges and childcare facilities, as well as museums, galleries, and tourist attractions, are to close in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. From 6pm today (Thursday 12th March), schools, colleges and childcare facilities will close. In relation to cultural institutions, indoor gatherings of more than 100 people will not be permitted and a maximum outdoor gathering of 500 people will be allowed. The restrictions will stay in place until 29 March.