Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressed the nation at 6pm and confirmed the lifting of nearly all restrictions from Saturday 22nd January at 6am.
Mr Martin reported that Ireland has weathered the Omicron storm, “Therefore, from 6am tomorrow morning, the majority of public health measures will be removed.”
Deputy Leader of the Green Party Catherine Martin, Taoiseach Michael Martin, Tanaiste, Leo Vradkar and Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at The Department of Health at a press conference at Government Buildings this evening. 21st January 2022.
The Taoiseach has said that the pandemic is not over and people will still need to be vigilant. Micheál Martin urged people who have not received a Covid-19 vaccine to get one | https://t.co/xwD3F6HSzEpic.twitter.com/c7GQPRfJiX
Re-opening of Nightclubs with table service been no longer necessary
Back to Work on a phased basis
No number limit on events – (Sport, Wedding, Events)
No number restrictions to household guests
No Charges to international Travel Rules (Covid Passes still required)
Current measures for schools to continue
Face Masks still a requirement where needed
Pandemic Unemployment Sheme to close moving over to Jobseekers rate
Dr. Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer at The Department of Health at a press conference at Government Buildings this evening. 21st January 2022. Photo: Julien Behal.
Taoiseach Michael Martin ended his report by saying “Spring is coming and I don’t think I have ever looked forward to one as much”
