The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet on Thursday to discuss the possible easing of current restrictions.
It is hoped that the 8pm curfew on the hospitality sector will at least be extended until 11pm as senior government sources said they would be surprised if NPHET recommended the 'normal' operating hours for pubs to resume.
The strict Covid measures have been in place since late last year and have meant that nightclubs, restaurants and bars were unable to open beyond 8pm, drastically affecting their turnover.
