The Government road map on easing the Covid-19 restrictions will start on 18 May. The plan sets out five stages for unlocking restrictions, at three-week intervals.
From next Tuesday 5 May, people over 70 who have been cocooning can go outside their homes if they avoid all contact with other people.
And the 2km limit that is currently in place for exercise for the general population is to be extended to 5km. The road map will kick in on 18 May and here's what is scheduled to happen in each stage: Phase One (18 May) Outdoor workers like builders and gardeners will be able to return to work.
Some retail outlets - like garden centres, hardware stores, electrical stores, homewares and repair shops - will reopen at this point.