Ireland is moving to Level 3 on 1 December

On 1 December Ireland is moving to Level 3.

All retail shops and shopping centres can open as well as museums, galleries and places of worship. All services such as hairdressers, beauticians, barbers and opticians can open. In outdoor settings away from your home or garden, up to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households can meet while maintaining strict physical distancing. Face coverings are recommended in busy or crowded areas. Work from home unless absolutely necessary to attend in person.Stay in your county apart from work, education, medical and other essential purposes, if appropriate.

From Friday 4 December, restaurants and pubs operating as restaurants (serving a substantial meal) can open for indoor dining with additional restrictions, including a requirement for meals to be prepared on site, inside the premises, with a maximum of 6 people per table. This includes access for non-residents to restaurants in hotels. Hotels, guesthouses and B&B’s can open, but with services limited to residents.

From 18 December until 6 January, you can mix with a maximum of 2 other households. In outdoor settings away from your home or garden, a maximum of 3 households can meet while maintaining strict physical distancing. You can travel anywhere in Ireland.

More information on the measures.