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.
Wicklow Garda Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault And False Imprisonment
A Wicklow-based garda has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman three times in Aughrim Garda Station on a date in September 2020.
Gardai Appeal For Information After Shooting In Roundwood
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a shooting incident that occurred in Co. Wicklow on the evening of Tuesday 23rd July.
Bench Unveiled In Bray To Mark Anniversary Of Sinead O' Connor's Passing
Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Sinead O' Connor.
Tributes Paid To Young Co Wicklow Girl Who Died On Holiday In Spain
The Taoiseach has expressed his sadness following the death of a young Irish girl in Majorca this week.
New EV Charging Point To Be Installed On M11 At Rathnew
131 high-powered charging points for electric vehicles are to be installed narionwide over the coming year.
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