Phase three of reopening the country will go ahead as planned next week.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has confirmed that Ireland can move into phase three from Monday, June 29.
This next step will see the eagerly awaited return of hairdressers and pubs.
People will be able to gather indoors in groups of up to 50 for the first time in months - with 200 people being allowed to gather outdoors.
Here is a reminder of the things returning from Monday.
- The hospitality sector including cafes and restaurants, pubs and hotel bars serving food, hotels and holiday parks
- Adult education facilities, crèches, pre-schools, summer camps and youth clubs
- Museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas and other cultural outlets
- Religious buildings and places of worship
- Wellbeing services like massage therapy, chiropractors, hairdressers and beauty salons
- Driving schools and driving testing.
- Up to 50 people can gather indoors and up to 200 outdoors, providing social distancing and public health advice is adhered to.
- Phase 4 kicks in on July 20, subject to Government approval. At that point pubs, bars, hotel bars and casinos may reopen, with the number of people permitted at outdoor gatherings rising to 500, and 100 indoors.
Mr Varadkar also confirmed that non-restricted travel to several countries will be allowed from July 9.
The Fine Gael leader was speaking at a press briefing at Dublin Castle following on from a meeting with Cabinet.
Mr Varadkar, who acknowledged that the press conference may be his last as Taoiseach, said the list of nations Irish people can travel to will be released at a later time.
He said: "I am pleased to confirm that following the expert advice of NPHET we will move to Phase 3 on Monday when almost all remaining businesses, amenities and workplaces can re-open.
"We have also decided to begin easing travel restrictions between Ireland and some other countries from July 9. Details of other modifications will be provided."
The news means people won't have to self-isolate for two weeks when returning from these countries.
It comes as the chief medical officer has warned against holidaying as he revealed 7% of cases recorded in the past two weeks were linked to travel.
Dr Tony Holohan said the National Public Health Emergency Team has expressed a "clear view" that trips abroad may cause the virus to begin spreading in Ireland again.
He also noted that a number of countries in Europe have seen a rise in infections recently.
