Pathway to re-open the Irish economy updated April 2021
Some lockdown restrictions in Ireland are to be lifted in the coming weeks, the country's prime minister has said.
On the 29th of April, Micheál Martin declared "hope is returning" as he announced to the nation on TV. As more than 1.5 million doses of the COVID vaccine have been administered, the government have paved the path to re-open the economy starting from May.
From 4 May:
Construction All construction can restart
Outdoor workers Workers who work outdoors can return to work
Entry Visa Begin to accept new entry visa applications
From 10 May
Travel You can travel between counties in Ireland
Visitors to your garden Max of 3 households or 6 people from any number of households
Outdoor gatherings Max 15 people
Outdoor training Max 15 people
Retail Click & collect, in-store by appointment only, and outdoor retail
can recommence from 10 May
Funerals Max 50 mourners at service. No other events to take place
Weddings Max 50 guests at service. Max 6 at indoor reception/15 outdoors
Public transport Run at 50% capacity
Property viewings By appointment only with licensed Property Service Providers
Personal services Can reopen for customers with appointments only (i.e.
hairdressers, barbers, beauticians)
Stationary mobile Can ravel between counties in Ireland to your stationary mobile home or caravan homes and caravans
Galleries, museums, Can reopen
libraries and other
cultural attractions
Vaccine bonus If you are vaccinated - you can visit other households indoors
From 17 May:
All retail All remaining retail can reopen