Health officials are set to announce the latest figures on the number of new coronavirus cases and deaths in Ireland.
Today's update from the Department of Health is expected at around 6pm this evening.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan revealed last night that a further 456 people had tested positive for the disease.
However a number of these cases had been delayed from earlier this week after a "technical issue".
Meanwhile Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said there was a "reasonable possibility" of a third wave next month.
And he said any decision on travelling home for Christmas must be made by individuals.
He told Newstalk: "They are the best to make that call. It's not up to Government to make those calls, it's up to the each individual to make those calls. We're not promoting a huge amount of people returning.
"I think this [guidelines] is working well for us. What we shouldn't be doing is shaming those people [who may travel]. We don't know individual circumstances.
He also addressed the Government's decision to reopen restaurants and pubs, adding: "It was a difficult balancing act [making decision based on NPHET advice]. We decided to open earlier than NPHET advised, it's a very difficult equation. It's a guidance, such as on busy streets like Henry Street, wear a mask. We learned that retail was a safe, good environment. We had to make some judgement calls."
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