The government's new testing requirement for all international arrivals won't prevent more Covid-19 cases being imported, according to Sinn Fein.
From Saturday, ALL travellers to Ireland will have to produce a negative PCR test that's less than 72 hours old when they arrive.
The measure is currently in place for people coming in from Britain and South Africa.
Sinn Fein says tougher checks are needed:
Caution Urged On The Coast As Storm Austen Approaches
Swimmers are advised to avoid entering the water in stormy weather, or when strong winds, waves or currents make conditions unsafe.
Local Shock As Couple Found Dead At Their Bray Home
Gardaí are treating the case as a tragedy, and await post mortem results.
EirGrid Seeks Views On New Substations For North Wicklow
The North Wicklow Reinforcement Project will reinforce the electricity grid in North Wicklow, ensuring sufficient capacity is available for future increased demand.
Wicklow Receives 363 Applications For Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Over 120 previously vacant and derelict properties have been restored to residential use across Wicklow through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
Storm Austen Warning for Wicklow With Heavy Rain Bringing Flood Risk
Difficult driving and localised flooding are possible from 7pm Thursday, with more wet and windy weather lined up for the bank holiday weekend.
Heavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 7°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 11°C | Low: 7°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 5°C
Heavy rain shower
High: 10°C | Low: 5°C
Sunny intervals
High: 11°C | Low: 5°C
