As the country moves out of Level 5 restrictions today, Health Correspondent Fergal Bowers looks at the impact on health services, while Economics Correspondent Robert Shortt examines the financial fallout.
The big question about Level 5 restrictions, which are being eased from today is, was it worth it? From a health perspective, the figures show that Covid-19 case numbers fell, deaths have reduced and lives have been saved.
Exactly by how much it is hard to be certain. But the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has provided its estimates which say between 100-270 deaths have been averted; 130-320 ICU admissions from 800-2,200 hospitalisations.