'Time to be ourselves again': Taoiseach announces end to almost all Covid restrictions

Members of the public enjoy a drink as they watch Taoiseach Micheal Martin on the television in Doheny & Nesbitt's, Dublin, as he announces the end of most public health restrictions from 6am tomorrow morning. Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Micheàl Martin has confirmed that almost all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted from 6am on Saturday in his 23rd state of the nation address this evening.

Announcing an end to almost all Covid restrictions, the Taoiseach has said it is now time to "be ourselves again".