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Ireland’s tier five restrictions will end on December 1, and our next step has yet to be confirmed.
The National Public Health Emergency Team will meet today to discuss their recommendation to leave the lockdown.
But it appears that government ministers have almost decided on their plan for next month.
While a final decision will not be made until Thursday or Friday of this week, it is understood that Taoiseach Micheal Martin is aiming for a slightly modified version of Level Three.
(Image: Gareth Chaney / Collins)
There may be changes to certain restrictions, particularly in regards to the hospitality industry and pubs, where ministers are believed to be observing strict opening rules for gastropubs.
However, most of the rules will likely remain the same, especially when it comes to family reunions and travel restrictions.
Here is a complete list of Tier Three rules according to the Living with Covid roadmap:
Social and family gatherings
In your home or garden
Visits to the home or garden are not allowed, except for visits for essential purposes (for example: family reasons such as providing care to children, the elderly or vulnerable people, and in particular to those who live alone).
Other environments outside your home or garden
In outdoor settings away from your home or garden, up to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households can gather while maintaining a strict physical distance, including for outdoor exercise and eating.
Wedding
Weddings can continue, but with a limit of 25 guests for the ceremony and reception (regardless of location). It will not be possible to attend a wedding in another county.
Couples who reside in a particular county, but have plans to marry, may travel to marry outside of that county.
Organized indoor meetings
These are controlled environments with a designated event organizer, owner, or manager.
For example: business, training events, conferences, theater and cinema events, or other artistic events (excluding sport).
Organized meetings should not take place indoors.
Meetings organized outdoors
These are controlled environments with a designated event organizer, owner, or manager. For example: outdoor arts events, training events.
Meetings of up to 15 people can be held.
sports
Training
Outdoors: Non-contact training only in groups of up to 15 (exemption for professional / elite / intercountry / senior club sports).
Indoor: individual training only. There are no exercise or dance classes.
Matches and events
No games or other sporting events should take place, with the exception of professional, elite and inter-county championships, which must take place behind closed doors.
Horse racing can continue behind closed doors.
Gyms, leisure centers and swimming pools
Gyms, leisure centers, and swimming pools may remain open for individual use only and with protective measures in place.
Religious services
The services move online. Places of worship remain open for private prayer.
Funeral
Up to 25 mourners can attend.
Museums, galleries and other cultural attractions
All places closed.
Libraries will be available for electronic services and call and collect.
Bars, cafes and restaurants (including hotel restaurants and bars)
Restaurants and cafes (including bars or pubs serving food or wet pubs) may remain open for takeout and delivery and alfresco dining or service for an absolute maximum of 15 people.
Nightclubs, discos and casinos
Nightclubs, discos and casinos will be closed.
Hotels and accommodation
Hotels, guesthouses and B & Bs may remain open, but with limited services to residents.
Retail and services (for example: hairdressers, beauticians, barbers)
Face covers must be worn.
All retail stores and shopping centers can remain open. All services such as hairdressers, beauticians, barbers and opticians can remain open in strict accordance with the sectoral guidelines on protection measures.
There is a specific guide available for:
Job
Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.
National trips
Stay in your county away from work, education, medicine, and other essential purposes, if applicable.
Schools, early education and child care services, adult and higher education
Schools and nurseries are open with protective measures.
In addition, higher and adult education to intensify all appropriate protective measures and limit the congregation as much as possible.
Outdoor Playgrounds, Play Areas, and Parks
All remain open with protective measures in place.
Transport
Face covers must be worn.
Walk or bike whenever possible.
Public transport capacity will be limited to 50%.
Essential workers and essential purposes only.
Those over 70 and the medically vulnerable
People over the age of 70 and medically vulnerable people are advised to continue to exercise personal judgment.
It is recommended that they stay home as much as possible, limiting participation to a very small network for short periods of time, while remaining physically apart.
When exercising outdoors, it is important to keep a distance of 2 meters from others and wash your hands when you return home.
It is recommended to shop only during designated hours, while covering your face and avoiding public transportation.
Long-term residential care facilities (nursing homes and nursing homes)
Visits suspended, regardless of critical and compassionate circumstances.
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