The three coalition leaders will consider the Government's approach to the lifting of mandatory mask wearing later today, ahead of a Cabinet decision tomorrow.
Last Friday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the Government would be accepting all advice supplied by the National Public Health Emergency Team, with the measures due to come into force on this day next week.
In a detailed letter last week, NPHET recommended that mandatory mask wearing could be lifted in retail and other indoor public settings, public transport, taxis, and for staff in hospitality settings.
It also suggested that public health measures could be lifted in early learning settings, primary and secondary schools – including physical distancing, the use of 'pods' and mask-wearing.