Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has given an update on Ireland's re-opening.

Phase 2 begins on Monday with a couple of measures that have been sped up.

The entire plan will also consist of only four phases.

Phase three will start on June 29th and phase four on July 20th.

Phase 2 gives new guidance to those more susceptible to #COVID19: over 70s and those with existing conditions.

Up to 6 people may visit the home of cocooners, while keeping strict 2m social distance, clean hands and opening a window.

Outdoor visits encouraged where possible. pic.twitter.com/YJAB2Lm1oN

— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 5, 2020

But Which Lockdown Measures Are Changing On Monday?

People will be allowed travel anywhere within their own counties.

If you happen to live on the edge between two counties, you'll be allowed cross into the other - within 20km.

Up to 25 people will be allowed to attend funerals.

While public libraries can also open from Monday.

Also, groups of up to six people can meet up indoors and outdoors, once they keep 2m apart.

The Government are advising people to wear face coverings and gloves while visiting vulnerable people.

Groups of up to 15 people can meet for outdoor sporting activities.

In Phase 2, you can leave home for a wider range of reasons. You can also meet in small groups outdoors and indoors.

Social distancing should be maintained at all times. Remember to keep washing your hands well and often. Limiting your number of close contacts is still safest. pic.twitter.com/IFtBlKy09w

— Department of Health (@roinnslainte) June 5, 2020

Shops And Retail: What Is Re-Opening And When?

All shops and retail will be allowed open.

Shops re-opening will be required to operate staggered hours.

They must open no earlier than 10:30am.

They also must have a dedicated time for elderly, vulnerable and at-risk groups.

Shopping centres can re-open on June 15th.

But that's provided measures are taken to ensure people do not gather at benches or food courts.

CONFIRMED: All shops can re-open from Monday. But they will only be able to open from 10.30am, and will have staggered opening hours

— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) June 5, 2020

What Is Happening On June 29th?

June 29th is the beginning of Phase Three.

You'll be allowed travel anywhere within Ireland from this date.

Hotels, holiday camps, B&Bs and other hospitality based businesses will be allowed re-open.

Although the details of this may change ahead of that date.

What Is Happening On July 20th?

July 20th is the beginning of Phase Four.

This is when Ireland will exit lockdown measures entirely.

You can expect hairdressers, barbers, salons to re-open on this date.

While pubs, bars and other recreational businesses will also be allowed re-open.

In theory, this is the end of the pandemic measures for us.

Although again the detail of this may possibly change before this date.

I think Leo Varadkar just quoted Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings...

"In the end it's only a passing thing the shadow. Even darkness must pass."

— Seán Defoe (@SeanDefoe) June 5, 2020

Taoiseach: "Summer Is Not Lost"

"From Monday, people can travel anywhere within their own county and 20km from their homes, whichever is greater."

Health Minister Simon Harris said: "We can now see the chance to take back our lives from the grip of this virus.

"Today we can take some further, tentative, but not insignificant steps towards a more normal society and economy."