The Minister for Justice has pleaded with people to support healthcare workers by adhering to public health regulations and guidelines.
Minister Helen McEntee said that while there is enough capacity in acute hospitals at the moment, the increase in cases of Covid-19 is "very worrying".
Speaking to the News at One on RTÉ radio, she said "we want to prevent numbers rising further to prevent additional pressure on the health service".
The minister pleaded with people to obey the health messages and restrictions in their area to reduce the spread of infections.