The Government have been given the green light to abolish most of Ireland's Covid restrictions, including the need for vaccine passes and social distancing.
With the effects of the Omcron not being as bad as first feared, NPHET has advised Cabinet that a sweeping number of restrictions can be lifted as early as next week.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is set to give a speech tomorrow from Government Buildings where he will outline "the medium term" measures to deal with Covid.
Ahead of that speech, NPHET has advised that guidelines on household visits, social distancing and vaccine passes for admission to venues can all be lifted as soon as Government sees fit, reports Extra.ie.
There is also good news for the hospitality industry with the 2 metre and 1 metre distancing requirements set to be abolished, along with guidelines on table service and the number of people allowed sit at a table, which currently stands at six. Nightclubs will also be permitted to open again.
Here's everything we know so far about what restrictions will be eased and what is likely to remain.
8pm Curfew looks set to be lifted early
The 8pm will curfew be lifted on pubs and other hospitality settings.
Speaking on Morning Ireland this morning, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said: "It's very possible change will happen next week.
"The original restrictions were there till the end of the month. We may now go before that."
Increase in capacity at outdoor and indoor events
The capacity limits currently in place will be lifted and there will be no requirement for vaccine passes in venues.
Capacity limits will be abolished for indoor events, including weddings.
Return to the office
Leo Varadkar said the guidelines regarding schools and returning to the workplace will be updated following Friday's statement by the Taoiseach.
Speaking in the Dail, the Tanaiste said: "Because of the change in the balance of risk that then allows us to update our guidelines not just in relation to schools, but also in relation to workplaces and we would intend to do that."
Masks likely to remain
Masks in crowded settings such as shopping centres and on public transport look set to remain for the foreseeable future due to potential new variants that could emerge.
The Taoiseach believes mask-wearing will continue to be an important measure to keep Covid cases under control.
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