Following the Taoiseach's recent address, Ireland's pathway out of lockdown is a bit clearer with updated guidelines and dates issued for indoor dining, international travel, organised events, weddings and more.
However, while the majority of the newly-announced measures wont be taking effect until July, there are still nine major changes that will be implemented over the course of June.
They are as follows;
1) Hospitality reopening
From June 2, accommodation services (hotels, B&Bs, hostels and self-catering) can reopen with services restricted to overnight guests.
Elsewhere, the following eight Covid-related changes will all be implemented from June 7.
2) Visitors to your home
If you are an unvaccinated household you can have visitors from 1 other unvaccinated household inside your home. the vaccine bonus remains in place for vaccinated households
3) Weddings
25 people can attend a wedding celebration or reception.
4) Sport
Outdoor sports matches can take place.
5) Gyms and training
Gyms, swimming pools, leisure centres can reopen for individual training only.
6) Restaraunts and bars
Outdoor services can reopen.
7) Driver Theory tests
25,000 tests per month to take place.
8) Organised outdoor events
Maximum of 100 attendees for the majority of venues. Maximum of 200 for outdoor venues with a minimum accredited capacity of 5,000.
9) Live events
Pilot events to take place and they are as follows:
