Health experts will decide today whether mass gatherings should be cancelled because of the coronavirus.
The National Public Health Emergency Team will give guidance on St Patrick’s Day parades and other big events.
Dr Tony Holohan, from the Department of Health, says there’s been only one confirmed case of the illness in the Republic. He says he will update the public again later today.
Meanwhile, a local SIPTU rep says employers and union should agree some kind of deal for staff who might have to stay home due to the coronavirus.
Kilkenny Cllr Denis Hynes says it would be much simpler if these issues were clarified now before it gets any worse.
As it stands now, if a worker has to self isolate, whether they get paid or not depends on their employment contract or the standing sick-pay arrangements in their job.
Cllr Hynes says the government should get people around the table to deal with these issues now…
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