The government's appealing to people to be responsible this weekend, and to think of others if organising house parties.
Recent increases in Covid-19 cases are being linked, in part, to congregated indoor settings, where up to 40 people have gathered in homes.
Social visits in houses are limited to a maximum of 10 visitors, from no more than four other households. Justice Minister Helen McEntee says Gardaí have the powers to shut down house parties:
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