COVID-19: Republic of Ireland scraps almost all coronavirus restrictions

From this weekend, Irish pubs, restaurants and other hospitality outlets can return to normal operations, and customers will not be asked for their digital COVID pass.

By Stephen Murphy, Ireland correspondent @SMurphyTV


The Irish government has agreed to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions from tomorrow - in a move attributed to the passing of the peak of the Omicron wave, and the country's high vaccine uptake.


The landmark decision was announced by Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin in a televised address to the nation.


"Today is a good day," he said.


From this weekend, Irish pubs, restaurants and other hospitality outlets can return to normal operations, and customers will not be asked for their digital COVID pass.


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