Dublin's parks are to have special times reserved for over 70s and other cocooners from tomorrow. The measure is being introduced to cover more than 100 green spaces in areas across the four Dublin local authorities.
The parks will be reserved between the hours of 1.30pm and 3.30pm for the over-70s and those who have been cocooning because of serious medical conditions.
Cocooners are being advised to go out for "short walks" from today but to avoid personal contact and maintain social distancing.
Concerns have been expressed about denying access for children who are homeschooling during the weekend for families. However Philomena Poole, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire council, said the morning was going to be reserved for shopping by