Phase 3 of Ireland's roadmap for reopening

These measures are currently in place.

These measures will remain in place until 13 September.

Travel in Ireland

You can now travel anywhere in Ireland and to Ireland’s offshore islands.

Face coverings

By law, you have to wear a face covering:

• on public transport
• in shops, shopping centres and some other indoor settings - see the full list of places

Wearing of face coverings is also recommended in the following circumstances:

• by people visiting the homes of those who are over 70 years of age or who are medically vulnerable
• by people who are being visited in their homes by those who are over 70 years of age or who are medically vulnerable
• if you are travelling in a vehicle with someone you don't live with

Wearing cloth face coverings may help prevent people who do not know they have COVID-19 from spreading it to others.

Guidance on safe use of face coverings is available here.

The following may reopen:

• all adult education facilities
• creches, childminding facilities and pre-schools
• summer camps
• youth clubs
• all indoor and outdoor amenities for children

Anyone who can work from home should continue to work from home wherever possible.

Businesses that can reopen

The following may reopen:

• wellbeing services - for example: chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology and homoeopathy
• hairdressers, barbers, nail and brow salons, beauty salons, spas, make-up application services, tanning, tattooing and piercing services
• driving schools
• all remaining retail (for example, bookmakers), services and commercial activities

Driving tests as well as volunteer and other driving services may recommence.

Compliance with work protocols and health guidance will be monitored by State agencies.

Social/family visits and gatherings

Indoor and outdoor social visits to people’s homes should be limited to a maximum of 6 people from no more than 3 households.

This is to allow for physical distancing of 2 metres and for adequate ventilation if they are taking place indoors.

Meeting people outdoors is safer than meeting indoors. Physical distancing should be observed at all times when meeting others.

You are advised to limit the number of people you meet with. The more contact you have - the greater the risk of getting and spreading the virus.

Mass gatherings

Limits on mass gatherings have now been reintroduced.

Indoor gatherings and events are limited to 6 people from no more than 3 households.

Outdoor gatherings and events are limited to 15 people.

Meeting people outdoors is safer than meeting indoors. Physical distancing should be observed at all times when meeting others.

Your risk of getting the virus increases as you meet and engage with more people. Spontaneous mass gatherings such as parties, gatherings, demonstrations and so on are not recommended at this time and may be dispersed by Gardaí.

Businesses that can reopen

The following may reopen:

• cafés and restaurants providing on premises food and beverages
• pubs and hotel bars operating as restaurants
• hotels, hostels, caravan parks and holiday parks

Restaurants and cafes, including pubs which are currently acting as restaurants, must close at 11.30pm.

Music

Specific recommendations (PDF, from page 7) apply to singing, choirs and playing musical instruments in groups.

The following may reopen:

• museums, galleries, theatres, concert halls and other cultural outlets
• cinemas, music venues (excluding nightclubs and discos), leisure facilities, bingo halls, arcades, skating rinks, amusements parks
• religious buildings and places of worship

Sporting activities may recommence, including:

• team leagues for adults and children
• close contact sports
• organised sporting spectator events and fixtures

Sports events and matches are to take place behind-closed-doors with no spectators allowed. There should also be strict avoidance of social gatherings before and after games or fixtures.

Indoor training should be limited to 6 people and outdoor training should be limited to 15 people.

The following may reopen:

• indoor gyms and exercise facilities
• yoga, pilates and dance studios
• sports clubs and public swimming pools

Walk or cycle if possible.

Public transport

• social distancing means that overall capacity remains restricted
• use public transport only for essential journeys
• face coverings must be worn
• avoid peak-time travel

International travel

• all non-essential overseas travel should be avoided
• passengers arriving Item was unpublished or removed must restrict their movements for 14 days
• passengers will also have to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form

Tourist travel to offshore islands may resume.

Private transport

Tour, event and private bus use, and vehicle hire may recommence.

As part of the easing of restrictions, the HPSC public health advice for those who are over 70 years of age and people who are extremely medically vulnerable has been updated. This is available online to support you, your family and/or carers. The cocooning guidance is designed to help you to minimise risk of COVID-19 infection. As the risk cannot be completely eliminated, you will need to decide what is right for you and your health.

If you are over 70 or medically vulnerable, please use your judgement to decide how best to apply the following health guidance:

• stay home as much as you can
• maintain social distancing with visitors/those whom you visit and use face coverings
• use the times specially allotted for shopping
• use face coverings when attending shops or busy public areas