The Government's advice is to use face coverings on busy public transport or in an enclosed indoor public area such as retail outlets
The Taoiseach has confirmed that it's safe to proceed to Phase 1 on it's Roadmap to Recovery which will see the easing of restrictions from Monday
Businesses to reopen on Monday include hardware stores but homewear shops are not included
In general people are advised to stay at home as much as possible but they can travel 5km from their home for exercise. The Taoiseach has outlined the five rules that can operate outside of this message - to go to work if you can't work for home, grocery shopping, 5km exercise, a medical reason to meet family and people can now meet up in groups of 4 within the 5km restrictions while practising social distancing
The Government's advice is to use face coverings on busy public transport or in an enclosed indoor public area such as retail outlets
Health Minister Simon Harris says Increased movement brings increased risk and that is why the Government is proceeding ahead slowly with the easing of restrictions as it is the safest way to move forwward
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said this is the first step in getting the economy going again:
