New guidelines for the reopening of nightclubs and live music venues have been finalised following discussions on Thursday evening.
A limit of 1,500 people will be permitted to stand in live venues, along with a 100 per cent seated capacity. Ms Martin has also indicated nightclubs will reopen at 100 per cent capacity.
For hospitality businesses, multiple table bookings will be allowed, however, the 10-person limit per table will remain. The 11.30pm closing time has also been scrapped.
Customers will be able to order at the bar, but social distancing must be observed and after ordering they must return to their tables.
A strong emphasis has also been placed on enforcement, with venues required to check Covid certs, while people will also have to wear masks when they are not eating, drinking, or dancing.
The finalised measures come after discussions between groups representing restaurants, publicans, hotels, and live music venues and representatives from the Department of Tourism and the Department of Enterprise.
The measures will be reviewed in the coming weeks.
