Cabinet is expected to remove the mandatory requirement for facemasks to be worn in schools, shops and on public transport this morning.
At a meeting of Government party leaders last night it was decided to accept NPHET advice on mask wearing in public settings.
Cabinet will give the green light this morning for them to become optional from the start of next week.
This will apply in schools, shops and on public transport - but people will be advised to still wear masks in public transport settings.
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Legislation allowing for exhumations at the sites of former Mother and Baby homes will go before Cabinet this morning.
The draft Institutional Burials Bill is being brought forward by Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman.
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The Dail will today consider whether planned carbon tax hikes should be scrapped.
Sinn Fein is seeking cross party support for its motion due to the rising cost of living.
The tax on home heating fuels is to take effect from May, while a transport fuel increase is scheduled for October.
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The EU, America and the UK are expected to announce a significant package of sanctions on Russia today.
It's after Moscow formally recognised two separatist regions in Ukraine as independent.
The Taoiseach's among the world leaders who've expressed solidarity with Ukraine, and criticised the Kremlin for breaching international law.
