Restrictions on movement will not be lifted on Easter Sunday
While the National Public Health Emergency Team have yet to make a formal recommendation to extend the measures, the Health Minister says its highly unlikely they will be relaxed.
NPHET is meeting today to discuss restrictions but won't make a final call until Friday.
Minister Simon Harris says the measures are working and need to stay in place.
"We'll get the formal advice later in the week, but I believe in being honest and truthful with people in this regard.
"Any sudden departure from the existing restrictions is highly unlikely, particularly when we know they're working.
"We're not going to do anything as a government that will in any way jeopardise the lives of Irish people - we've got to stay the course."
