With Cabinet set to meet this week ahead of the Taoiseach's latest address to the nation, there's optimism that a more detailed plan will be announced as Ireland leaves Level 5 restrictions.
"July and August will see more intensive vaccination and the vast majority of the population will have significant protection against the virus allowing for significant opportunities to re-open even further." He said: "I'm not saying the fourth of May - that's unlikely - but over the course of the month of May, there will be a phased reopening of personal services including hairdressers and barbers."
After all, the Taoiseach did say: "We will be able to travel within and enjoy our beautiful country again." Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said May will be about the "loosening" of Covid-19 restrictions. Currently you can meet one other household outside but not in your garden or theirs. However, with more people being vaccinated, the likelihood is that restrictions on gatherings will be eased.
Pubs Given the beloved status of the pub in Irish society, quite a lot of opinions have been expressed on this issue but two hold the most weight. "We're going to examine that for May and hopefully we'll be able to do something on that. Towards the end of May, and depending on progress, we will look at the reopening of hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in the month of June.
However, the reopening of hotels, which would include bar and restaurant service for guests, could pose problems for the Government if other pubs and restaurants remain closed. Elsewhere, it is expected that outdoor dining will return sometime between the end of May and the middle of June.
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