All cabinet ministers are now restricting their movements as a result.
A spokesperson says Minister Charlie Mc Conalogue has no symptoms and is self isolating.
It comes as the HSE warns the risk posed by the virus is at its highest point to date.
It comes as the Government urges people to reconsider their plans for Christmas.
The Government says the decision to return to level 5 restrictions over Christmas was not taken lightly, but the increase in cases could not be ignored.
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Confirmation of Croke Park for Katie Taylor Expected by Friday
Taylor committed to fighting in Dublin only for the final fight of her professional career, earlier this year.
New Dart Carriages Can Comfortably Pass Through Bray Head Tunnels Despite Rumours
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The new gate is pulled out mere days after its installation sparked further fume from those fed up of the ongoing cliffwalk closure
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