Public Health (COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) Order, 2020 (S.I. No. 83 of 2020)

These Regulations introduce measures to contain the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, such as restriction on the freedom of movement and closure of businesses. They define "essential service" and provide exemptions from restrictive measures for such services. The Regulations prohibit hoarding of goods. No person shall, at his or her home or in any other premises or location, hoard food in excess of what is needed to be stored for himself or herself and his or her family during the period of the national lockdown. “Essential service” includes, amongst others, any service relating to the supply and distribution of water,) any sewerage or sanitary service and any service relating to the production, supply, delivery or distribution of food.