Thursday 5 August, 2021
Baptism ceremonies will also be allowed, but not the gatherings afterwards.
Cabinet is to discuss how many people can attend weddings and whether vaccine passes might be used.
Leo Varadkar said communions and confirmations are “off, unfortunately”.
Numbers are set to increase gradually in the coming months.
From 7 June, the number of guests at a wedding reception can increase to 25 under the new roadmap.
In-person religious services will return from this date.
Zoos and wildlife parks are permitted to reopen from today.
From 26 April, the maximum attendance at a funeral will increase to 25 people.
The Irish Hotels Federation said this could allow social distancing to take place.
Up to 10 mourners can attend a funeral.
Cabinet has agreed to a change in the Level 5 guidance.
Cabinet signed off on new Covid-19 restrictions earlier today.
Donegal, Monaghan and Cavan are to be moved to Level 4 Covid-19 restrictions.
It’s bad news for those with wedding plans this week.
From Monday, a maximum of 25 people can attend weddings and funerals in Dublin.
Senior ministers took to the airwaves this morning as cases continue to rise in the capital.
Fáilte Ireland updated its advice to the hospitality industry – including for weddings – on Monday evening.
The government this evening unveiled a range of fresh guidance on social gatherings and sport.
Phase 4 has been delayed and there are some new restrictions on the way – what does it mean for you?
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the announcement this evening.
Advice on weddings will be considered by health officials later.
Small weddings are due to be permitted by 20 July, according to the government roadmap out of lockdown.
Same sex marriages still happen at a later age, but this is changing.
All the advice you never knew you needed.
Is double-barreled the way forward?
The law change followed a challenge by an Ireland footballer.
The bride looked lovely in silk.
The coin was handed into Ballincollig Garda Station and the Youghal couple have now got it back.
There but for the grace of God.
Northern Irish couples are the ‘bread and butter’ of some regional hoteliers.
If only we all had neighbours like this.
Marriage equality became law on 9 December with overwhelming support in Parliament.
