There are 365 new cases of Covid-19 around the country.
51 patients are in hospital with the virus - which is the highest in two weeks - with 14 in intensive care.
The chief medical officer says over 70% of all cases are now the Delta variant.
But Dr Tony Holohan says those who are fully vaccinated should feel comfortable meeting other fully vaccinated people in all settings.
BREAKING: Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government plans to remove all legal limits on the numbers meeting indoors and outdoors from 19 July, and all remaining businesses, including nightclubs, will be allowed to open.
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Boris Johnson's Update On Restrictions Ending
Meanwhile, in the UK, Boris Johnson's confirmed life will return to something like normal.
However, that's if coronavirus restrictions are fully lifted in England as intended in a fortnight.
The British Prime Minister has detailed a five-point plan, which includes scrapping social distancing and the compulsory use of face coverings.
Nightclubs would be able to reopen - and capacities will not be capped for sporting events, concerts, and theatres.
The UK leader says they're running out of time to ease the rules.
"To those who say we should delay again."
"The alternative to that is to open in Winter when the virus will have an advantage."
"Or not at all this year."
