"Intense discussions" on how the country will exit Level 5 restrictions are "necessary" and are under way, the Finance Minister has said, describing it as a "decision of magnitude".
Paschal Donohoe said the Government is hearing assessments from NPHET, adding it is important to acknowledge that the country is making progress on beating the virus. "If you are looking at all indicators where we were a few weeks ago we are in a better place but not as good a place as we would like to be," Mr Donohoe stated.
The minister said the number of deaths from Covid-19 and those in ICU with the virus will also be considered when the Government makes its decision.