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Ireland has extended its blockade for another two weeks until May 18, when it will introduce a five-stage phased exit over three months.
The country’s closure regime has been much stricter than that of the UK, but Friday night’s announcement provides a clear and detailed map of the closure for schools, shops, businesses and the global Irish diaspora, which includes more than 300,000 in the United Kingdom. Many of whom normally make home visits in the summer.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that although the increase in the death rate from coronavirus had flattened out, it was still too dangerous to ease the blockage.
While thousands of lives have been saved, “we have not yet won this fight,” he said, adding that two more weeks of stringent restrictions were necessary to further weaken the virus to ensure “it does not have the strength to return.” “
The plan will also be of great interest to Irish people living abroad, as the non-essential travel restriction of more than 20 km will not be lifted until July 20. However, sources say Irish citizens have been free to travel to Ireland through the closure, but have had to isolate themselves for 14 days.
The televised address last night will have been closely watched by the British government, which is under pressure to publish its own clear roadmap for a shutdown exit.
As of May, the five phases of the flexibility of the running of the bulls in Ireland are:
Phase 1 (May 18)
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Outdoor gatherings of up to four people from different homes will be allowed and childcare will be opened for healthcare workers.
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Outdoor work, such as construction and gardening, will resume.
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Stationery, computers and opticians can also reopen
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Retail outlets such as garden centers, hardware stores, and repair shops may reopen
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Current rules restricting funerals to 10 people still apply
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Schools and university buildings will reopen just for teachers
Phase 2 (June 8)
Phase 3 (June 29)
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Sporting events may resume behind closed doors.
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Cafes and restaurants can reopen with social distancing measures and strict cleaning protocols.
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Playgrounds can reopen
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Small social gatherings will be allowed.
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Those with low levels of job interaction can return to work.
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Non-essential retail, such as street-level clothing stores, may reopen
Phase 4 (July 20)
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Movements will no longer be restricted
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A larger number can visit another home for a limited period of time.
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Those who cannot work at home can return to work.
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Museums, galleries and churches may reopen
Phase 5 (August 10)
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Largest social gatherings allowed
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Gradually schools and universities may begin to reopen
Varadkar said the past few weeks had transformed people’s lives “in so many different ways that we could not have imagined.” “I know it has been difficult, sometimes daunting,” he said.
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