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.
Daina Moorehouse On The Brink Of Medal After Two Victories In Brazil World Cup
Wicklow star wowing the crowds with precision and skills at the World Cup in Brazil to secure a medal bout
Wicklow Households Encouraged To Explore Grants To Lower Energy Bills
Grants for solar, heat pumps and insulation can lower bills, make homes warmer, and put money back into people's pockets.
New Equipment To Support Disabled Water Sports Users In Accessibility Boost For Bray Harbour
Dominant Daina Moorehouse Into World Cup Last 16 After Opening Brazilian Bout
Enniskerry Boxing Club's Daina Moorehouse continues to carry the flame of pioneering Katie Taylor in amateur boxing with a commanding opening win at the World Cup in Brazil
Greystones E-Bike Scheme Flourishing With Over 12,000 Recorded Trips
Get on yer bike! They certainly are in Greystones ........ in their droves and a year-on from the e-bike roll-out in the north Wicklow town it seems they can't get enough.
10:00pm - 1:00am
Relaxing favourites with Traic O'Braonain
Heavy rain shower
High: 14°C | Low: 9°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 14°C | Low: 9°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 8°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 7°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 18°C | Low: 7°C