Health Act 1947 (Section 31A -Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 121 of 2020).

These Regulations, made under section 31A of the Health Act 1947 (inserted by section 10 of the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020), provide for restriction of movement of persons from their place of residence, except where they have reasonable excuse, and for restrictions on events, for the purpose of preventing, limiting, minimising or slowing the spread of COVID-19. They provide exemptions from restrictions for, among other things: the purchase of food and "essential services" such as agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fishing, animal welfare and related services; the manufacture, production or processing of food and beverage products; the manufacture, production or processing of animal feeds; the operation of sawmills and the processing of wood and cork; the manufacture of products necessary for the supply chain of essential services; services relating to electricity, gas, water, sewage and waste management; and the operation and maintenance of botanical gardens, parks, forests and nature reserves. It also exempts food safety and environmental services.