Some restrictions are being eased from today as planned.
Among them are increased numbers at wedding receptions and matches, as well as gatherings for vaccinated people.
While many continue to wait for their first or second dose of a vaccine, those who are fully protected can start to feel the benefits of the so-called vaccine bonus.
There is now no limits on the number of people who can visit one another, providing they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Professor Luke O'Neill from Trinity College thinks people should still be a little careful.
Also being eased today, 200 people can now attend sports matches or other organised outdoor events - which increases to 500 in stadiums of over 5,000 people.
The numbers at wedding receptions has also doubled from 25 to 50.
The next key date is the 19th of July - two weeks from today - when the EU's Digital COVID Cert allows for international travel within the bloc.
