The Tanaiste says today marks another milestone in our pathway out of the pandemic.
People no longer have to wear face coverings in shops, on public transport or in schools.
Leo Varadkar says it's especially significant for anyone working in a customer facing role.
Concerns
Sage Advocacy says the lifting of the face covering rule today could be a source of concern for some older people.
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It says as they will no longer be mandatory, some could be anxious about returning to their pre-pandemic way of life.
It says it's very important as we all get used to the next phase of living with Covid-19 that we remember some are more concerned than others about the return to a more ‘normal’ everyday life.
