Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that Ireland will move to Level 3 with 'some modifications' of the Government's Living with Covid plan from December 1st.
Until December 18th, people are being asked to stay within their county and continue not to mix with other households, unless they are part of your support bubble.
Following December 18th, restrictions will be eased to allow travel outside the county and for household visits with people from two other households. These eased restrictions will remain in place until January 6th.
Retail shops may reopen from Tuesday.
Places of worships will also be permitted to reopen from December 1st with up to 50 people, in addition to museums, galleries and cinemas, with increased measures.
On December 4th, restaurants, gastro pubs and hotels may reopen for indoor dining, but 'wet pubs' which do not serve food will have to remain closed, excluding deleivery and take-away services.
Mr Martin ensured owners of wet pubs will be provided with additional supports to help them into the new year.
The guidance on face masks will also change, with the public being asked to wear face coverings in outdoor settings from December 1st, including workplaces, places of worship and on busy streets.
Masks: adding from dec1 to wear them outdoors, in worship and street and in workplaces.
A briefing with the Taoiseach, Tánasite Leo Varadkar and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan is due to comment shortly.
