The Chief Medical Officer says the possibility of further Covid-19 restrictions can't be ruled out in the future.
Dr Tony Holohan will tell an Oireachtas Committee later new measures "may be required", despite high vaccination rates.
He'll tell TD's and Senators the trajectory of the disease remains uncertain, and so an "agile" response will be needed.
It comes as a further 1,181 new cases were confirmed yesterday, while 275 covid patients were in hospital last night, 60 of which are in ICU.
UPDATE: Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has been located safe and well.
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
Talented Wicklow Pair Shortlisted for National AIB Portrait Prize
Bray photographer Alannah Henry and Donard-based teenage artist Isla Case were named among a combined 46 shortlisted entries, selected from hundreds of submissions from across the country
Wicklow Rose Ready To Bloom On TV Screens Tonight
Carolann McDonald will appear in tonight's second Rose of Tralee live show.
'Nothing Is Off The Table' - Wicklow TD Outlines Concerns Over Planned Fuel Excise Increases
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