Taoiseach Says End Of COVID Crisis Within Grasp If People Stick To Restrictions Over Next Month

Friday, 28 May 2021 19:13

Micheál Martin has announced the easing of restrictions over the summer across a range of sectors

Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses can open from June 2nd - with outdoor dining in bars are restaurants from June 7th.

On that day cinemas, theatres and gyms can along with driving test centres and driving theory tests will resume.

Outdoor gatherings of up to 200 people will be allowed in venues with a capacity of more than 5,000, a figure that will rise over the summer.

July 5th will see the return of indoor dining and three households will be allowed to meet regardless of whether they're vaccinated or not.

A series of test live events for crowds will be run in June at sporting and entertainment venues.

While international travel has been given the green light to resume from the 19th of July.

Announcing the measures , Taoiseach Michael Martin says there's a great sense of hope and relief across the country:

"This is an important time for us all. After the trauma of the last 15 months, we are finally taking definite steps towards enjoying normal times with friends and loved ones again. We're almost back to a point where we can just enjoy the extraordinary moments in our lives. The sense of hope, excitement, and relief is palpable."