Simon Coveney was speaking in the past few minutes
Simon Coveney has acknowledged that the days and weeks ahead will be difficult but they are asking people to continue to work from home where possible and where people must attend an office to limit their contacts:
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Tanaiste: Decisions Were Not Taken Lightly And Are Based On Sound And Considered Advice
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General Secretary of the ASTI, Kieran Christie, says the announcement has come sooner than expected:
Tanaiste: Decisions Were Not Taken Lightly And Are Based On Sound And Considered Advice
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Tanaiste: Decisions Were Not Taken Lightly And Are Based On Sound And Considered Advice