There are calls for Ireland to reconsider implementing mandatory quarantine for people flying into the country

There are calls for Ireland to reconsider implementing mandatory quarantine for people flying into the country.

A further 18 Covid-related deaths have been recorded, with most of those having taken place in November.

Health officials have also confirmed 269 cases - 20 of those are in Kilkenny, with 19 in Tipperary.

Professor Anthony Staines says nations that have managed to keep Covid levels down have quarantined international travellers.