The news comes as the country adjusts to more restrictive measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Another 14 people with Covid-19 in Ireland have died, according to the latest figures from health officials. She said while hospitals will do their best, it is the people who will control the surge by obeying these regulations. The Government has a €30m emergency back-up plan which would see more than 20 'field hospitals' built to treat critical Covid-19 patients nationwide. Writing in the Sunday Independent today Paul Moran, executive director of Kantar Ireland, said: "We are flip-flopping between incredulity, fear and inspiration."

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2020 01:36 UTC