Government hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October

The plans will go to Cabinet tomorrow.

Government is hoping to end almost all Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October as plans are set to go to Cabinet tomorrow. The phased return of workers to offices is also expected to take place on 20 September. It is also expected that maks will still be required in certain settings as public transport is expected to make a full capacity return from Wednesday. Multiple reports have also suggested that the 6 September will see indoor venues allowed to host events with 60% capacity for fully vaccinated people, and outdoor events with 75% capacity. The number of people allowed to attend outdoor sporting events is also set to increase on the 6 September. Meanwhile, communions and confirmations are also expected to be allowed to resume on the same date. The final decision will be made on the easing of restrictions and the dates which they will be eased at a Government meeting on Tuesday. It comes as Minister Eamon Ryan said that there could be "staggered" closing and opening times when the entertainment sector reopens as he expects all Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in October, including a "flexible" return to offices. "Everything won't change, by the time we get into October, most of the restrictions should start to ease," he said on Monday. "The music and hospitality sector made a good point, we don't want everyone out at the same time, so having a staggered opening and closing times makes sense and a staggered approach to getting back to the offices as well so that we don't see the traffic jams coming back."