Elizabeth Torneria-Fuentes and her daughter, Victoria Torneria-Fuentes - who both have disabilities - entered the Limerick city Brown Thomas store on October 5th 2021 to pick up their €4 ‘click and collect’ item.

A State watchdog has ordered its first compensation payout concerning the non-wearing of a mask during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Despite it currently being the middle of summer, infection rates remain high

George-Calin Breban took a discrimination action against Deli-Wine John Street Limited, trading as Burzza, in Waterford city, after staff told him he must wear a mask, or show proof of exemption, when entering the establishment

Respiratory consultant Professor Seamus Linnane said repeated Covid infections are becoming more common with the sub-variants currently transmitting

The chief clinical officer said the return of mandatory face mask-wearing will only happen if the situation worsens