The Cabinet will meet at 10am to decide whether to move to Phase 2 of the Government's roadmap for reopening the country, as well as passing a small number of additional measures from later phases.
Minister for Health Simon Harris said last night that "all the indicators look very good" for such decisions to be taken, but added it would be considered in line with the latest public health advice from the Chief Medical Officer and his team.
If Phase 2 happens on Monday, he indicated the Government advice to the public would change from 'stay at home' to 'stay local'.
Mr Harris said "hopefully" the Cabinet will be able to take a series of decisions today that will bring big benefits to everyone in Irish society.