In an effort to stop the spread of the virus, the Irish government imposed the Level 5 restriction to all social and economic activities, but some essential services are allowed to remain open. Below is the list of essential services under Level 5:
Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fishing, animal welfare and related services
- farming and animal production
- fishing for commercial purposes
- forestry
- veterinary
Manufacturing
- food and beverage
- animal feeds
- work-wear apparel, personal protective equipment or footwear
- wood pulp, paper and paperboard
- printing of newspapers and other resources for the media
- coke and petroleum products distillation
- alumina refining
- pharmaceutical products
- electronic equipment (including medical appliances)
Supply, repair and installation of machinery and equipment
- mechanically propelled vehicles
- industrial machinery and equipment
- repair of bicycles
Electricity, gas, water, sewage and waste management
Construction and development (close from 6pm)
- social housing projects
- critical transport and infrastructure construction
- essential health and related projects
Wholesale and retail trade
- sale of food, beverages, fuel, medical products and appliances, critical health and animal care items
Transport, storage and communications
- land, sea and air transport
- warehousing and support activities
Accommodation and food services
- Guests traveling in hotel for non-social, leisure, cultural or tourist purpose
- F&B service for delivery
Information and communications
- newspapers, journals and periodicals
- television and radio programmes, broadcast
- data centre services
Financial and legal activities
- financial, insurance and banking services (including post office and credit union services)
- accounting, audit services
- legal services
Professional, scientific and technical activities
- Technology, engineering and research tasks
- scientific research and development services
- regulation, inspection and certification services
Rental and leasing activities
- property letting and management services
- rental or leasing of mechanically propelled vehicles
Administrative and support activities
- payroll services, human resources services
- data processing, website hosting and related activities
- funeral, burial services
- business support services
- essential health and safety training
Public administration, emergency services and defence
- Garda Síochána, Defence Forces
- public order, rescue and emergency services
- prison services and child detention services
- social protection benefits
- regulatory processes and certification services
- chaplaincy services
Human health and social work activities
- Hospital, therapy, dental services
Education
- School teaching, SNA support are being provided.
- The resumption of the Early Childhood programme is delayed until 1 February.
- Higher education remains primarily online.
Voluntary and Charitable programs
Diplomatic missions and consular affairs
Reference: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c9158-essential-services/#diplomatic-missions-and-consular-affairs
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