Short-stay visits into Ireland are now temporarily banned from 11 South American countries and South Africa.
Visa-free travel ended at midnight and will remain until March 5th as part of government's plan to stop Covid-19 variants arriving.
Meanwhile the Taoiseach told his parliamentary party last night that people travelling for holidays will face tough sanctions.
Micheal Martin said 800 people arrived into Dublin Airport on Tuesday, and almost half were from holiday locations.
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"Nesting season is a time for growth and for the future survival of our rarest birds and wildlife. That makes this act particularly cruel.”
Wicklow RNLI Rescue Stricken Pair After Capsize Of Rowing Boat
Wicklow RNLI crew launch quick rescue after two people stranded in Wicklow harbour on Wednesday
Wicklow Charges Ahead As One Of Ireland’s EV Capitals
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Confirmation of Croke Park for Katie Taylor Expected by Friday
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