There have been a further 126 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Ireland, the Department of Health has said.
Earlier, health authorities in Northern Ireland said nine more people were diagnosed with coronavirus, bringing the total there to 86.
Overall 769 have been diagnosed with Covid-19 here.
Meanwhile the Seanad has passed emergency legislation giving the State new powers to detain people, restrict travel and keep people in their homes during the Covid-19 crisis.
Details & credit https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0320/1124448-coronavirus-ireland/