Stock photo: Paul Faith/AFP via Getty ImagesFollow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog. The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Ireland stands at 24,112. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed it is "safe to proceed" with the first phase of reopening Ireland's society and economy from the coronavirus restrictions. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre was also informed today of 64 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 24,112 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent May 17, 2020 07:21 UTC