The Taoiseach was one of the first people in attendance as Dublin Zoo reopened their doors this morning.
As a result of the Government's easing of restrictions coming into effect, outdoor tourist attractions like Dublin Zoo, Fota Wildlife Park and heritage sites were allowed welcome visitors from this morning.
Thousands of people were scrambling for tickets over the weekend, with many people having to wait until the next slots become available next week.
However, the leader of the country was present in the zoo this morning.
Micheál Martin hailed the new rules as "a great lift"
He tweeted: "Really enjoyed my visit to Dublin Zoo today - a great lift to see outdoor attractions like the zoo and Fota Wildlife open again."
Having already eased a number of restrictions in April, it is expected that Ireland will reopen in a major way in May, June and July.
We'll get an idea of how that will look later in the week when it's widely anticipated that Taoiseach Micheál Martin will address the nation once more.
The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) are set to meet on Wednesday before making a recommendation to Government that evening.
From there, a Cabinet sub-committee involving the three Governmental party leaders and a number of other ministers will make the decisions, bring them to the full Cabinet on Thursday before Mr Martin addresses the nation that evening.
We have been given a few hints as to what will come.
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