The government will go ahead with easing restrictions on Friday.
Despite rising Covid-19 numbers, most restrictions will ease this week as planned.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin gave a press conference today along with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister Eamonn Ryan.
"We have seen a worsening of the situation," Martin said. "These figures are a cause of concern."
"The vaccination programme and the use of covid passes is how we've been able to open the hospitality sector so far."
The following was announced for Friday:
- Mask wearing, social distancing and Digital Covid Certs will remain until February 2022.
- Nightclubs will reopen with the use of Covid Certs.
- There will be no capacity limits on weddings or religious services.
- There will be no capacity limits on indoor concerts or theatre.
- There will be no capacity limits on outdoor sporting events.
- Booster vaccines will be given to those over the age of 60 (Pfizer).
- Vaccine passports won't be needed for outdoor events.
- 10 people can dine indoors at the one table, up from 6.
- Close contacts will now receive antigen tests.
- Pubs will be allowed to have later opening hours.
- All business to reopen subject to Covid Certs and social distancing where applicable.
