The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet this morning, a day earlier than usual, to consider whether the country should exit Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions next week.
Cabinet is set to consider its recommendations ahead of an announcement tomorrow or Friday.
It's expected Ireland will move to a modified level 3 next week with retail reopening - however, hotels and restaurants will be later in the month, and wet pubs are expected to stay closed.
The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said a third lockdown may be needed in January because of celebrations over Christmas.
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