All Covid 19 Restrictions Will End On October 22nd.

Only mask-wearing in certain settings will remain beyond that date.

The Taoiseach has announced almost all Covid-19 restrictions will end on October 22nd, with a move towards personal responsibility.

From next Monday, larger crowds can attend the likes of religious ceremonies and concerts, while communions and confirmations will also return.

"The evidence is clear and incontrovertible – your effort and your sacrifice has saved lives." - The Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD on the the next and final phase of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic

See details here ➡️ https://t.co/PXjiXIJvVX pic.twitter.com/ZCufoHKr4p

— Government of Ireland (@GovIE) August 31, 2021

Workers will start going back to offices from September 20th, while indoor and outdoor group activities will also be allowed again.

All remaining restrictions aside from mask-wearing in certain settings will be lifted on October 22nd:

Liam Fanning is Professor of Immunology at UCC.

He joined Clem Ryan on Wednesday's edition of Kildare Today:

Today, Government agreed Ireland’s plan for the next and final phase of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19: Reframing the Challenge, Continuing Our Recovery and Reconnecting.

Full details ➡️https://t.co/PXjiXIJvVX

— Government of Ireland (@GovIE) August 31, 2021

SEPTEMBER 1ST
100% capacity returns to Public Transport
Masks will continue to be required in the health and retail sectors and on public transport.

SEPTEMBER 6TH
Communions and conformations can return
Larger crowds can gather for religious ceremonies - 50% capacity
Increased crowd numbers allowed at outdoor sports events
Indoor venues - 60% capacity for those vaccinated and 75% at outdoor locations for those fully vaccinated.
Live music at weddings and bars

SEPTEMBER 20th
Return to office working to begin on phased basis
Indoor sports, exercise classes, after school activity, choirs, bingo halls, bowling alleys, community activities can resume

OCTOBER 22nd
All remaining Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted on October 22.
However this is dependent on a number of factors, including the numbers in hospitals and 90pc of all over 16 year olds being vaccinated.
Strict COVID guidelines and regulations will be replaced with "personal responsibility"
Digital Covid Certificates will only be needed for international travel and will not be needed to enter a bar or restaurant
Masks will not be required outdoors and in private settings