Comments Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced in late March that from April 12, the country would begin a gradual rollback of Level 5 restrictions that had been in place across Ireland since the new year. The country is in the midst of the "final stretch of this terrible journey," Martin told the nation in an address on March 30. Today, April 26, is the second phase of the gradual rollback. Last Monday, April 12, saw the first batch of restrictions eased. From today, April 26, the following changes to restrictions have come into effect in the Republic of Ireland: Outdoor sport: Outdoor sports facilities can reopen (for example: pitches, golf courses and tennis courts, other facilities as appropriate)