Workers aren’t obliged to reveal their vaccination status, as tens of thousands of people return to their workplace setting today.
The Government is urging employers to allow for a phased and staggered return, with social distancing rules remaining in place.
Updated guidelines set to run until October 22.
ICTU General Secretary Patricia King says everyone has a duty to stay safe:
Other covid restrictions are also easing today with indoor gym, dance and art classes returning.
With larger indoor gatherings allowed as of this morning, evening clubs like the Men's Shed are getting ready to open up once again.
Patrick Hyland, Secretary of Belturbet and District Men's Shed says that now that people are fully vaccinated, there's no reason why people shouldn't come and meet together.
He told Shannonside Northern Sound the group plays a vital part in looking after the local male population, and it's important that it resumes.
