Travel restrictions to be eased next month
Travel restrictions for people travelling to some countries are to be eased from July 9th.
Cabinet approved the plan this afternoon after considering the latest advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
As expected, Ministers have also agreed to move to Phase Three of reopening.
Meanwhile, it will be mandatory to wear a face mask on public transport from Monday as bus, train and Luas services increase capacity to 50%.
COVID-19 resurgence “Inevitable”
A resurgence in coronavirus cases is "inevitable" as the current restrictions are eased, a Dáil committee has heard.
TDs have been warned there needs to be a significant step up in testing and contact tracing if a reintroduction of restrictions is to be avoided later this year.
It comes as the Cabinet is expected to approve moving to phase three of the easing of lockdown restrictions and allowing 'air bridges' to other countries.
Face coverings are also set to be made mandatory on public transport, amid plans to increase the capacity of buses, trains and trams.
Homeless figures fall for fourth month in a row
The Government says the number of people accessing emergency accommodation fell by 459 last month.
It is the fourth month in a row that the number of people accessing homeless services fell.
There were 8,876 people in emergency accommodation last month – down from 9,335 in April.
The figures include 2,787 children and 1,217 families.
Thunderstorm warning as temperatures soar
Heavy thunderstorms are expected tonight, as temperatures continue to soar across the country.
Forecasters say today could be the hottest day of the year.
Temperatures in the 20s are expected across the country today, reaching 28 degrees or higher in some areas.
Met Éireann meteorologist Jean Byrne said: "[Temperatures will be] at least 26 degrees... they could be 27, 28 and 29.
Bruton “very confident” coalition can work
Minister Richard Bruton says he's "very confident" a three-party coalition can work.
The Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister says the experiences of his brother John - who led the 'Rainbow Coalition' in the mid-90s - show such a coalition can work.
Minister Burton was speaking ahead of tomorrow's final results from the Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party votes on the programme for government.
If the parties approve the deal, it's expected that Micheál Martin will then be appointed as Taoiseach on Saturday.
