Ireland is over the peak of the current wave of COVID-19, according to the HSE.
The number of patients in hospital has dropped significantly over the last month, while the amount of positive antigen test being recorded is down.
It comes as over 50s will be invited to book a booster vaccine this month - starting with 60 and over who can book an appointment on the portal from next Monday.
Chief Clinical Officer with the HSE, Dr Colm Henry, says the signs are the current wave is slowing down.
