TAOISEACH ADDRESSES THE NATION: KEY POINTS

Taoiseach Mícheál Martin has announced a gradual easing of restrictions beginning next month.

• Inter-county travel can resume on May 10th. 
• Libraries, museums and galleries can reopen on May 10th
• Three households can meet outdoors, including in private gardens, from May 10th
• Personal services, like barbers, hairdressers and beauticians, can reopen on May 10th by appointment only. 
• Click and collect retail will resume on May 10th and all shops will be able to open on May 17th
• Hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses will open on June 2nd - if Covid rates stay under control 
• Outdoor sports training for adults can commence in pods of 15 from May 10th
• 50 people will be allowed attend religious services, including weddings, funerals and Masses, from May 10th

 JUNE 7TH 

• Outdoor hospitality, including restaurants and pubs, will open on June 7th - if Covid rates stay under control 
• Outdoor sports matches can recommence, with no spectators
• Gyms, swimming pools and leisure centres can reopen for individual training. 
• 25 people can attend wedding receptions.
• Indoor visits in private homes from one other household can begin again. 
• The government hopes to open cinemas in June, subject to public health advice.
• The full construction sector will be allowed back on May 4th. 
• The government has also suggested nightclubs, indoor sport, spectator sport and festivals will be examined for returning towards the end of the year.