The news comes as the Department of Health confirmed this evening that 16 more people have died from Covid19 and there are 129 new cases in Ireland
Phase one of the easing of Coronavirus restrictions will begin on Monday.
The news comes as the Department of Health has just confirmed that 16 more people have died from Covid19 and there are 129 new cases.
The death toll now stand at 1,518 while there are 23,956 confirmed cases.
Meanwhile from Monday outdoor construction work as well as DIY and hardware stores will re-open, but homeware shops will have to remain closed.
People will be allowed to meet outdoors in groups of no more than four as long as social distancing is respected.
Golf courses and tennis courts will also be allowed to re-open under the measures.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar outlines some of industries that can begin opening again: