Irish people overseas who wish to return to Ireland have been advised to do so as soon as possible while commercial flights are still an option.
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said "flight restrictions and route cancellations are happening on a daily basis worldwide" due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He said that as a result "there is no guarantee that air routes will continue to operate for the coming weeks." The Minister for Foreign Affairs said that where commercial flights are still an option, he recommends people who wish to return to do so "make arrangements to return to Ireland as soon as possible." Mr Coveney said the Irish embassy network is "working around the clock" to assist people. "We are working with airlines to show maximum flexibility