The Transport Minister has confirmed facemasks are to become compulsory on public transport and it will be an offence to not comply.
Shane Ross will bring the recommendation to Cabinet today.
Capacity on buses and trains will be increased to 50 per cent from next week as part of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Ministers are expected to approve moving to phase three of the roadmap this evening.
That means from Monday most of the country will re-open. Hairdressers, barbers, gyms, pools, cinemas and churches will all be allowed to open with social distancing and some restrictions on numbers.
A maximum of 50 people will be allowed at indoor events and 200 outdoors.
The restrictions on movement will also be lifted allowing people to travel anywhere within Ireland.
It's expected there will be a discussion on foreign travel and air bridges with other countries that have a handle on the spread of the virus.
Ministers will meet in Dublin Castle at around 3pm for what will likely be the last major act of this government.
