The Chief Medical Officer will tell the Oireachtas Health Committee tomorrow that the current Covid-19 outlook in Ireland is broadly positive.
However, TDs and Senators will also hear that the global public health risk remains high and the country must be able to respond rapidly to any emerging threat.
Dr Tony Holohan will tell the committee that the overall situation has much improved due to vaccination, adherence to health measures, as well as the reduced virulence of the Omicron variant.
He believes that while the pandemic is not over, it is safe to return to activities, such as socialising, exercise, work and travel.