Almost all public health restrictions relating to Covid-19 in Ireland have been lifted, following the latest advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Social distancing measures have been scrapped, but masks are still required in certain settings as of 6am this morning.
Limits on household gatherings, crowds at indoor and outdoor events have come to an end, while restrictions on the hospitality industry have also been lifted.
This means bars, restaurants and other venues can stay open after 8pm and nightclubs can also reopen.
The digital Covid pass is no longer needed for entry into hospitality settings, but the wearing of face masks is still required in certain settings, such as public transport, in retail services, and cinemas and theatres.
People will continue to be required to isolate if they are symptomatic for Covid-19.
In a social media post, HSE chief Paul Reid said it had been a tough two years, adding “especially having lost so many loved ones.”
“But for now, it’s time to let optimism, hope and positive plans become dominant once again in society and in all of our lives,” he said.
While announcing the lifting of measures yesterday evening, Taoiseach Micheál Martin warned that the pandemic is not over, and that vaccination programmes must be embedded into the public health system, to be switched on when needed.
