There has been increasing amount of talk that members of the government want as much of the economy reopened as possible next month.
But as the country's vaccination rollout continues to suffer setbacks, how likely an outcome is that?
According to Simon Coveney, there is "good news on the horizon" about allowing non-essential travel such as holidays abroad, but any changes to travel advice will be gradual.
We spoke to Paul Moynagh, Professor of Immunology at Maynooth University, Senator Regina Doherty of Fine Gael and Arnold Dillon, Director of Retail Ireland.
