The compulsory wearing of face masks on public transport is set to be agreed by the government ahead of increased travel services next week. Ministers tomorrow are also set to discuss the possible lifting of restrictions on air travel, though no decision is expected on this immediately. However, passengers on public transport will be required from next week to wear face coverings or masks as services are increased to 50% capacity, the Irish Examiner has learnt. As part of Leo Varadkar's expected last Cabinet meeting as Taoiseach with this government, he and ministers are also set to discuss the reopening of international travel. The Department of Health has also announced that there have been five new confirmed cases of the virus in Ireland.

Source: Irish Examiner June 24, 2020 20:26 UTC