Lifting of Some Restrictions On May 18th Not Guaranteed

The chief medical officer says the country isn't in a position yet to ease some Covid-19 restrictions in 10 days' time.

1,375 people with the virus have died after a further 37 fatalities were confirmed last night, while there have been 22,248 diagnosed cases, but around 78% of those have now recovered from the virus.
From May 18th, the gradual lifting of measures is due to begin, with the return of outdoor workers, and the reopening of DIY stores and garden centres. But Dr Tony Holohan says that's not guaranteed: