There are still 39 active clusters of Covid-19 in nursing homes, in areas of high community transmission.
The Department of Health says there's 'great concern' that the rising number of cases nationally will spread to 'vulnerable residents'.
It will tell the Oireachtas coronavirus committee today that cases are currently increasing in nursing homes.
There have now been 994 Covid deaths in these facilities since the pandemic began.
Almost €3.7M Worth Of Cannabis Seized.
One male, aged in his 60’s, was arrested by An Garda Síochána.
Calls For Redress For Westbank Orphanage Survivors In Greystones
The orphanage's survivors have criticised their exclusion from the Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme up to this point.
Gardai Appeal For Witnesses Following Crash Near Baltinglass
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the fatal crash that occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass.
Work To Begin Shortly In Effort To Improve Wicklow Port
Bed-levelling works are due to begin shortly in Wicklow Port.
Protests Outside The Taoiseach's House In Greystones
A protest was held outside the Taoiseach's home last night.
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