They will meet to discuss the proposal this afternoon
The National Public Health Emergency Team has recommended every county moves to that level, which would force everyone to stay within 5 kilometres of their home.
Another 1,000 cases of Covid-19 were confirmed yesterday, and three more deaths.
Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan says the situation's 'extremely concerning' and is urging people to keep social contact to an 'absolute minimum'.
Dr Eoghan de Barra, a consultant in infectious diseases in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, says only some counties need more restrictions:
