TDs, senators and all other officials have been told to wear a face mask while visiting either Leinster House or the Dublin Convention Centre "with effect from today" in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl issued the instruction in a letter to TDs this morning in response to growing concern over a resurgence of the virus.
In recent weeks it has been suggested politicians may need to start wearing face masks to adhere to public health advice and to help emphasise the safety messages being given to the public.
And, in the letter to TDs, which will be followed by a similar letter to senators, political parties and all other workers in the coming hours, Mr Ó Fearghaíl acted on the suggestions, saying from