Health officials are meeting later today following a sharp increase in the number of recorded coronavirus cases at the weekend.
The number of new infections reported yesterday was 66, down considerably on the 200 cases cited on Saturday. A significant reduction in outbreaks and community transmission was recorded last night.
This afternoon, the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) will consider further recommendations to Government to help reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Around 1,100 new cases have been recorded in Ireland in the last 14 days. 12 outbreaks or close contacts of confirmed cases were reported, along with 3 cases of community transmission.