On Air Now East Coast FM 2:30am - 6:00am Email
Now Playing HURT LIKE HELL AIMEE Download

Wearing Facemasks In Public Spaces Around Wicklow To Become Optional

The cabinet has agreed to end the legal requirement to wear a mask from next Monday.

They'll be optional on public transport and in shops and schools.

PCR testing is also set to be scaled down - most under 55s with symptoms won't be eligible to get one.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says they'll keep monitoring any new variants that emerge:

More from East Coast FM Wicklow News

Later...

Co Wicklow Weather

  • Bray

    Medium-level cloud

    High: 18°C | Low: 13°C

  • Wicklow

    Medium-level cloud

    High: 17°C | Low: 12°C

  • Arklow

    Medium-level cloud

    High: 19°C | Low: 11°C

  • Blessington

    Medium-level cloud

    High: 20°C | Low: 12°C

  • Baltinglass

    Medium-level cloud

    High: 19°C | Low: 11°C

Listen Live Listen