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Taoiseach Miche\u00e1l Martin confirmed last Friday that the Government would be accepting Nphet’s guidance which will bring an end to mandatory mask wearing (PA Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The leaders of the Coalition will discuss proposals to end the rules on mandatory mask-wearing at a meeting on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, at which ministers are expected to accept the advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taoiseach Miche\u00e1l Martin confirmed last Friday that the Government would be accepting Nphet’s guidance which will bring an end to mandatory mask wearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Tony Holohan recommended an end to the mandatory wearing of masks, but they will be advisory in healthcare settings and on public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The changes are expected to come into place on February 28th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his letter to Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, Dr Holohan said: \u201cNphet concluded that there is no longer a continuing public health rationale for retaining them and advised that the following measures could be removed with effect from 28th February as planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMandatory mask wearing in areas where it is currently regulated for, including: public transport, taxis, retail and other indoor public settings, and staff in hospitality settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPublic health measures in early learning settings, school-aged childcare, primary and secondary schools, including physical distancing measures such as pods, and mask wearing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr Donnelly is expected to bring a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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