View Phase 3 of Ireland's roadmap for reopening which is in place right now
From Department of the Taoiseach; Department of Health
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From Department of the Taoiseach; Department of Health
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Last updated on
These measures are currently in place.
These measures will remain in place until 13 September.
You can now travel anywhere in Ireland and to Ireland’s offshore islands.
By law, you have to wear a face covering:
Wearing of face coverings is also recommended in the following circumstances:
Wearing cloth face coverings may help prevent people who do not know they have COVID-19 from spreading it to others.
The following may reopen:
Anyone who can work from home should continue to work from home wherever possible.
The following may reopen:
Driving tests as well as volunteer and other driving services may recommence.
Compliance with work protocols and health guidance will be monitored by State agencies.
Indoor and outdoor social visits to people’s homes should be limited to a maximum of 6 people from no more than 3 households.
This is to allow for physical distancing of 2 metres and for adequate ventilation if they are taking place indoors.
Meeting people outdoors is safer than meeting indoors. Physical distancing should be observed at all times when meeting others.
You are advised to limit the number of people you meet with. The more contact you have - the greater the risk of getting and spreading the virus.
Limits on mass gatherings have now been reintroduced.
Indoor gatherings and events are limited to 6 people from no more than 3 households.
Outdoor gatherings and events are limited to 15 people.
Meeting people outdoors is safer than meeting indoors. Physical distancing should be observed at all times when meeting others.
Your risk of getting the virus increases as you meet and engage with more people. Spontaneous mass gatherings such as parties, gatherings, demonstrations and so on are not recommended at this time and may be dispersed by Gardaí.
The following may reopen:
Restaurants and cafes, including pubs which are currently acting as restaurants, must close at 11.30pm.
Specific recommendations apply to singing, choirs and playing musical instruments in groups.
The following may reopen:
Sporting activities may recommence, including:
Sports events and matches are to take place behind-closed-doors with no spectators allowed. There should also be strict avoidance of social gatherings before and after games or fixtures.
Indoor training should be limited to 6 people and outdoor training should be limited to 15 people.
The following may reopen:
Walk or cycle if possible.
Tourist travel to offshore islands may resume.
Tour, event and private bus use, and vehicle hire may recommence.
As part of the easing of restrictions, the HPSC public health advice for those who are over 70 years of age and people who are extremely medically vulnerable has been updated. This is available online to support you, your family and/or carers. The cocooning guidance is designed to help you to minimise risk of COVID-19 infection. As the risk cannot be completely eliminated, you will need to decide what is right for you and your health.
If you are over 70 or medically vulnerable, please use your judgement to decide how best to apply the following health guidance:
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