New COVID-19 Restrictions Come Into Force in Ireland

Undated handout photo shows Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin speaking to the media at government buildings in Dublin on Dec. 17, 2021. Julien Behal Photography/Handout via PA

New COVID-19 restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron variant have come into force in Ireland.

The measures, agreed by the cabinet on Friday, were introduced at midnight on Sunday and will last until Jan. 30.