A return to full capacity public transport will begin next week, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said, but added that mask-wearing will remain compulsory. In relation to the re-opening, which will be formally approved by Tuesday, Mr Ryan said the return of public transport at full capacity will facilitate the return of office workers as well as the return of 1.5 million school children, college students and staff. We can expect them and to prepare and provide for that we need public transport,” he said. We can expect them and to prepare and provide for that we need public transport,” he said. In relation to the return of offices, Mr Ryan said employers will be given sufficient flexibility to make the return of staff viable in their circumstances.

Source: Irish Examiner August 29, 2021 13:07 UTC