The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to discuss the possible easing of some Covid-19 restrictions. The first of five phases of the easing of disease control measures is due to take place next Monday 18 May.
The response to the virus has seen restrictions imposed on every aspect of Irish life, including the education system, the economy and the social life of the country.
It is hoped a phased easing of those measures can begin next Monday, and NPHET will meet later today to consider its advice to the Government.
At a briefing last night, Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan said a number of factors, including the disease criteria, hospital occupancy and the performance of the public health system will be taken into