The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has strongly appealed to those going out this weekend to maintain social distancing.
The appeal comes amid increasing concern about a rise in the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19, particularly among younger people.
The Taoiseach Michael Martin said public health doctors' concern about crowded indoor gatherings was something the Government would have to look at very carefully.
The 25 new cases of Covid 19 confirmed yesterday evening is the highest number since the middle of last month. GPs are also reporting a spike in patients reporting symptoms and being diagnosed with the virus.