Cocooning still advised but 'specific social distancing guidance' issued for hospitality sector

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said today's announcement came with "important terms and conditions". Picture: Julian Behal.

Ireland's lockdown restrictions have been effectively ended after a redrawing of the Covid-19 roadmap was announced by the Taoiseach.

Apart from some exceptions, most restrictions are now being moved to Phase Three, three weeks early, beginning on Monday, June 29.