The next phase will start on May 10th.
He said a number of freedoms will resume from this date including the resumption of inter-county travel. Click-and-collect services and retail by appointment can begin at all non-essential retail outlets, with full reopening on May 17th. Galleries, museums and other cultural attractions can reopen as well as libraries. Religious services can resume with a limit of 50 people attending.
âWe can increase the numbers of people able to meet outdoors for social purposes, including private gardens to a maximum of either three households, or a group of six people. Small organised outdoor gatherings will also be possible with a maximum attendance of 15 people. Outdoor training for adults can also recommend in pods of a maximum of 15 people.â
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Micheál Martin, Arlene Foster, Leo Varadkar and Michelle O Neill at a North-South meeting last year
Micheál Martin said Mrs Foster has worked hard over many years as an elected representative for her constituency.
He said political leadership is often not easy , and Mrs Foster sent a strong message to women about what can be achieved in and through politics as the first female leader of the DUP and the first female First Minister of Northern Ireland.
The Taoiseach said that he spoke to DUP leader Arlene Foster earlier today to wish her well. Micheál Martin said that on a personal level it is a difficult time for her. | Read more: https://t.co/pFhDtBlDPbpic.twitter.com/b5asENth0Y