No Covid-style curbs to deal with energy crisis

Tánaiste: No plans to tweak remote working or travel advice during energy crisis

The Tánaiste said the current situation is challenging, but it is very different to the pandemic.

Ireland rules out introducing 'COVID-like restrictions' to tackle energy crisis amid Iran war

If the war ended today, it would take a year to fix damage done to infrastructure, says Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris - Anadolu Ajansı

Covid-style restrictions must NOT be used to combat energy crisis, pandemic experts warn

Covid-style restrictions must not be used to combat the energy crisis sparked by the war in Iran, experts involved in the pandemic response argue. Countries around the world have introduced measures rarely seen since lockdowns were enforced, including working from home, school closures and curfews on hospitality. The International Energy Agency (IEA) is calling for people to fly less and drive more slowly as a result of the conflict in the Middl…

Simon Harris says fuel crisis is 'worsening by the day'

Government's excise cuts being negated by higher prices caused by strikes on energy infrastructure

No Covid-style curbs to deal with energy crisis

There are no plans to introduce Covid-like restrictions to deal with the energy crisis unfolding due to the US war in Iran, Tánaiste Simon Harris has said.

Iran war could return us to COVID-era restrictions

There is growing concern that the State may have to put COVID-style travel restrictions in place if the Gulf crisis continues for another month. A senior Government source warned: ‘If there is a prolonged crisis, there will be restrictions on travel. It is a case of “brace yourselves for Covid II”.’ The source added: ‘No one dares say it, but the reality is the need for similar packages to coronavirus are being considered at the highest level. ‘…