219 new cases of Covid-19 have been diagnosed in the Republic of Ireland this evening, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 1,012.
Two more people have died from the illness, bringing the death toll here to six. In Northern Ireland, 20 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed today, bringing the total number of cases there to 148.
There are now 1,160 cases of Covid-19 on the island of Ireland. Earlier today, the Taoiseach said the Government has asked the Chief Medical Officer for further advice about social distancing.
Leo Varadkar said if further measures were recommended then the Government would implement them. But Mr Varadkar also said that people should not be berated for going to places that were crowded at the weekend.