Leo Varadkar has confirmed a major change in Ireland's Covid-19 testing programme.
From next Monday, a raft of changes will be introduced by the Government.
Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tánaiste Varadkar and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan agreed to lift the remaining restrictions at a Cabinet meeting this morning.
People will no longer be required to wear a face mask in schools, shops or on public transport, however people will be advised to wear them on public transport.
The only place face masks will be required is in health care settings.
Speaking in a briefing after this morning's Cabinet meeting (which you can watch above), the Tanaiste confirmed that PCR tests will no longer be offered to people aged under 55 who are in good health, or people aged over 55 who have received a booster Covid vaccine.
There are some exceptions to the rule including pregnant women and those who live with an immunocompromised person.
Other changes that will take effect next week include the end of physical distancing measures in schools - such as pods and staggered breaks - while NPHET will also begin to finish up.
Last Thursday the Taoiseach named February 28th, next Monday, as the day when the law on the wearing of face masks will be scrapped.
