A phased return to the workplace is now underway.
Covid restrictions on workers have been lifted and staff can return to the office on a phased basis from today.
It follows almost all covid restrictions being lifted in recent days. Pubs, restaurants and nightclubs are already open at their usual times.
While social distancing has been scrapped and there are no restrictions on live events or gatherings in the home.
Trade unions and opposition parties are calling for staff to be given the option to work remotely into the future.
Bernard Harbor from the Forsa trade union says remote working has benefits for individuals, employers and society;
"It's popular, it's productive and we're saying that it needs to be part of post covid working life. Whether or not we have a pandemic, we think this is a good model."
