Morning top 5: COVID-19 latest; Brexit memo; and Women's Aid calls
by NewstalkThe two-week quarantine period for people arriving into Ireland from abroad may be lifted for some visitors.
The Irish Times reports the Government may remove it for people coming from countries where COVID-19 is controlled.
Here, a further nine people with COVID-19 have died, bringing the death toll to 1,639, and there are 46 new confirmed cases.
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Early Childhood Ireland says the future of the childcare sector rests on the decisions of ministers later today
Cabinet is expected to discuss proposals for re-opening creches across the country on June 29th - however the group say funding is badly needed to help care givers get their businesses back.
Earlier this month, the Government was forced to cancel a proposal for childcare for healthcare workers due to a lack of up-take from providers.
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Less than half of people know to self-isolate if they have flu-like symptoms, according to research from the ESRI.
The study was carried out last month with 88% saying they would quarantine if they had a fever or dry cough.
The think-tank, along with the Department of Health, has developed a new way for people to know when they should self-isolating by following a flow chart.
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The Government is to focus on two scenarios for Brexit, a limited trade deal - or no deal.
A memo outline preparations for each possibility will be brought before Cabinet later.
It will say it does not expect an extension to the transition period - which runs until the end of the year - but is fully committed to finding a deal between the European Union and the UK.
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There has been an increase of nearly two-fifths in the number of calls to the Women's Aid helpline since the lockdown started.
The charity says the women it has heard from feel trapped in their homes with abusive or violent partners.
Restrictions on travel and work have also increased the mental strain of abuse.