The Cabinet is to consider a request from the National Public Health Emergency Team to stop indoor dining in pubs and restaurants in Dublin.
Given the rise in Covid-19 cases in the capital over the last seven days senior figures are tonight indicating that Government will agree to the proposal.
It would mean that these pubs and restaurants could only serve customers if they have outdoor areas or offer a take-away service.
NPHET has also told the Government that the incidence of Covid-19 amongst health workers in Dublin is rising five times faster than in the rest of the country.