Homeware stores are not expected to be allowed resume trading on Monday when restrictions are lifted.
The original plan did state homeware stores could reopen in the plan during phase one but the NPHET are believed to have revised this decision.
A Cabinet meeting is taking place this afternoon with a decision on the move to phase one next Monday to be announced by Leo Varadkar shortly after.
Ireland's homeware stores
Homeware stores include the likes of Ikea which had planned to open its doors on Monday but will now be forced to close.
Guineys, Harvey Norman, Home store and more are just some of the shops that will now have to wait to a later date.
Announcement later today
The Taoiseach will brief the nation after the Cabinet meets this afternoon to go over the measures.
The exact time will be announced later today but it is expected to be in the early to mid-afternoon with around 4pm a likely time.
The NPHET emergency team already met last night and made their recommendations so it's all up to the Cabinet now.
expected changes include the opening of DIY stores and garden centres, as well as any other shops that operate mostly outdoors.
The roadmap also suggests that public spaces where social distancing can be maintained such as car parks, beaches and mountain walks, will be reopened.
