Dr Tony Holohan said at a press briefing that even if different sectors of the economy propose their own health and safety advice, this would not change the public health recommendations that the National Public Health Emergency Team make.

Incoming President of the Irish Hairdressers Federation, Danielle Kennedy, told RTÉ's Today with Sean O’Rourke programme that there had been a huge surge in demand from customers who felt they could not wait until July, when restrictions are expected to be eased on hair salons and barbers.