Ireland reveals acceleration of easing restrictions - gyms, cinemas, churches to re-open and all sporting activities to resume on 29th of June

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the reopening of a number of sectors have now moved into Phase 3 of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, with gyms, cinemas and places of worship to open their doors on 29 June.

Speaking at Government Buildings, Mr Varadkar said that the roadmap to reopening the country is being re-phased and apart from some exceptions, most things have been moved to Phase 3.

This also includes leisure facilities, hairdressers, barbers and beauticians.

All sporting activities including adult and child leagues can resume but the number of spectators will be limited.

Mass gatherings of 50 people indoors and 200 outdoors will be allowed from 29 June.

Mr Varadkar said that all going well, that will rise to 100 indoors and 500 outdoors on 20 July.

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0619/1148355-covid19-ireland/

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