The Government has announced the widespread easing of Covid-19 restrictions with confirmed dates for the reopening of various sectors of the economy, society and overseas travel. "Given our progress in the vaccination programme during the month of May and the current levels of the virus in our society, all of the measures that we hoped to introduce in June will now go ahead," Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed.
Here are the key dates when changes will take effect: From 2 June Accommodation services including hotels, B&Bs, self-catering and hostels can reopen.
Services including leisure facilities, indoor restaurant and bar services must be restricted to overnight guests/residents only. From 7 June Numbers permitted at outdoor events can