The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says he "never, ever" wants to recommend lockdown measures to the Government again.
The National Public Health Emergency Team is urging people to continue to keep their contacts down to stop the spread of Covid-19, while the reproductive number is below, or close to one.
The number of patients with the disease in public hospitals has reached its lowest point in 111 days, with 209 people receiving treatment last night.
Locally, Monaghan's incidence rate of Covid-19 is continuing increase.
Yesterday NPHET reported 7 cases were confirmed in the county leaving it with a rate of 104.3 up from 94.5 the previous day.
It now has the 14th highest in the country.
Meanwhile, Cavan still has the 7th highest rate nationally despite a reduction yesterday to 189 after 8 cases yesterday.
Dr Ronan Glynn says compared to other countries, Ireland is 'loosening restrictions on vaccinated people quicker':
