The Health Minister Simon Harris says barriers to entry for nurses are being removed to ensure more staff can be recruited.
The death toll from Covid-19 in the Republic is 158, with the total number of positive tests to 4,994, of which 132 are in County Wicklow.
1,163 cases are associated with healthcare workers. As of Friday at midnight, 165 people were admitted to intensive care units.
Storm Chandra: Yellow Weather Warnings for Wicklow
Wicklow Sees Strong Uptake in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme
Uisce Éireann Slammed In The Dáil For Blocking Housing In Rural Wicklow
Ardmore Studios Hails Oscar Nominations For Blue Moon Including For Bray Favourite Ethan Hawke
Calls For Wicklow County Council To Stop Using X Immediately