The number of people being treated in hospital for COVID-19 has dropped by more than a quarter since the end of last month
254 people are receiving treatment in hospitals for the virus, down from 354 two and a half weeks ago.
There are currently 35 people in ICUs.
It comes as 482 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the Republic yesterday, while seven further deaths were also reported.
The national incidence rate of the virus now stands at 129 per 100,000 - the third-lowest rate in Europe.
The Chief Executive of the HSE Paul Reid said the numbers are really encouraging.
Today, some really encouraging news as the number of #COVID19 cases in hospital are down to 254 with 35 in ICU. Let's hope this is the start of a trend so that these patients can get home for Christmas with their families. We can all help to stop more admissions. @HSELive
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) November 14, 2020
He added: "Let's hope this is the start of a trend so that these patients can get home for Christmas with their families. We can all help to stop more admissions."
