Dublin is on the brink of moving to Level Three of the Government's new 'Living with Covid' roadmap.
The county is already experiencing slightly different measures to the rest of the country as a result of the high level of coronavirus there.
And the National Public Health Emergency Team is meeting today to discuss the situation, with Cabinet set to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to decide on what further restrictions will be put in place.
Additional restrictions are expected to limit household gatherings, travel, and social events in the capital.
We also have a strong sense of what changes to expect as the Government's roadmap details the measures at each level.
If Dublin does move to Level Three, these are the restrictions that are due to be put in place:
Weddings
Up to 25 people can attend a wedding ceremony and reception. This is down from the limit of 50 at Level Two.
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
Visitors from 1 other household only OR your own household only.
Other settings outside your home or garden
No social or family gatherings should take place in other settings.
Organised indoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, events in theatres and cinemas or other arts events (excluding sport).
At Level Three, no organised indoor gatherings should take place.
Organised outdoor gatherings
These are controlled environments with a named event organiser, owner or manager. For example: outdoor Arts events, training events.
At Level Three, gatherings of up to 15 people can take place.
Sports
Training
Outdoors: Non contact training only in pods of up to 15 (exemption for professional/elite/inter-county sports/senior club championship).
Indoors: Individual training only. No exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
No matches or events to take place.
Exemption: professional/elite/inter-county/club championship/horse-racing can take place behind closed doors.
Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools
Gyms/leisure centres/swimming pools open with protective measures, for individual training only.
These can open with protective measures, for individual training only.
Religious services
Services move online. Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funerals
Up to 25 mourners can attend. This is also down from 50 in Level Two.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
At Level Three, all these venues are closed.
Libraries will be available for e-services and call and collect.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Government advice states that "additional restrictions" will be put in place for indoor dining at Level Three.
Hotels and accommodation
These will remain open but services limited to residents.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
These will also stay open, but face coverings must be worn.
Work
Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.
Schools, early learning and childcare services, adult and higher education
Schools and creches are open with protective measures.
Further, higher and adult education to escalate all appropriate protective measures and limit congregation as far as possible.
Outdoor playgrounds, play areas and parks
All remain open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Face coverings must be worn.
Walk or cycle where possible.
Public transport capacity will be limited to 50%.
Essential workers and essential purposes only.
