The number of people in hospital with Covid-19 has dropped to 36 from 47 in the past 24 hours, the Health Service Executive has said.
HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said that Ireland is in a stronger position as it faces the threat posed by the Delta variant, but uncertainty and concerns remains.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Reid said that there are less hospitalisations and more of the population vaccinated, with 36 patients in hospitals with Covid-19 today.
As of last night 13 patients were in ICUs. He said the Government will have to weigh up the data and also consider that the Delta variant poses "a real and significant threat" while also "trying to protect the gains made" as it decides on further reopening.