COVID-19

Restrictions have been eased from 17 May 2021. Further easing of restrictions will happen on 5 July 2021.

Index of COVID-19 information topics on citizensinformation.ie.

This document describes the key public health measures currently being taken in Ireland against COVID-19.

This page gives information about COVID-19 vaccinations in Ireland. Find out how to register for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Find out what the COVID-19 test involves, who can be tested and what to do while you wait for your results.

Contact tracing means finding people who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19. This work is done by contact tracers.

Wearing a face covering can help limit the spread of COVID-19. Find out what the law on face coverings in Ireland is, and read advice on how to use one safely and effectively

Find out what it means to self-isolate due to COVID-19, what it means to restrict your movements and when you need to take these measures.

Practical information on how to shop safely during COVID-19.

You can contact organisations for help during COVID-19.

Answers to some of the questions you may have about paying your bills and other financial commitments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is available to employees, self-employed people and working students who have lost employment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you are told to self-isolate or you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you may be able to apply for an enhanced Illness Benefit.

The Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme (EWSS) gives employers impacted by COVID-19 a subsidy per employee to help keep them in employment. The EWSS replaced the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS).

This page summarises the supports for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be updated regularly.

Information about working from home during COVID-19. Covers employer duties and employee responsibilities.

Information for employers and employees on how to plan for a safe return to work following COVID-19 closures and an overview of the Work Safely Protocol.

How we travel has changed because of COVID-19. Find information on what to expect if you have to travel.

Information on who can travel to Ireland during COVID-19 restrictions, how to plan your travel and what will happen when you arrive.

Information on who can travel abroad during COVID-19, what to do before you go and how to make sure you follow the rules where you are going.

Have you questions about booking holidays at home or abroad during COVID-19? This page describes your consumer rights around cancelling your travel plans.

During COVID-19, many people have questions about family law issues such as access and maintenance. The risk of domestic abuse is also on the increase. This document gives information on family law issues and where to go for help.

This document summarises the childcare supports available to parents during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

This document describes the protections that have been put in place to support tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic, including information on the initial emergency period, rental laws introduced to protect tenants financially affected by COVID-19 and the eviction ban legislation.

Practical information and advice for people who have been bereaved during COVID-19.

This document aims to give you information on returning to Ireland in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes practical, up-to-date information on travel advice, public health guidelines, employment rights and social welfare entitlements for people returning to Ireland.

This document describes the temporary arrangements in place during COVID-19 by immigration, employment permits and international protection agencies.

Colleges and universities are closed to limit the spread of COVID-19. This document outlines the contingency plans that are in place and supports for students.