Cabinet to consider reopening hairdressers, barbers, and non-essential retail

Pictured in June 2020, Turkish Barber Izzet Acikgoz cutting Ken Perrott's hair at Kusadasi Turkish Barbers on Main St, Carrigaline, Co Cork. File Picture: David Creedon/Anzenberger
A further phased easing of restrictions, which will include the reopening of hairdressers, barbers, and non-essential retail in May, is to be discussed by the Covid sub-cabinet committee today.
The return of adult outdoor training as well as religious services is also on the cards and the Government is expected to provide a roadmap for the reopening of hospitality and a return to nationwide travel in June and July after a full Cabinet meeting on Thursday.