The National Public Health Emergency Team has raised strong concerns about the spread of Covid-19 - with just over a week until Christmas.
Restrictions on family gatherings and inter-county travel are due to be eased from tomorrow.
Today's meeting of NPHET comes amid growing concern about some of the Covid-19 trends.
The 14 day incidence rate now stands at 87 per 100 thousand and the 5-day average has increased to 339 cases.
The Chief Medical Officer says those indicators are moving in the "wrong direction" and that the country's in a precarious position.
Infectious diseases expert, Professor Sam McConkey, says the rising numbers could mean more restrictions are needed in January.
From tomorrow, people from two other households can visit your home and you can travel outside your county.
Dublin-based GP Ray Walley has seen a recent increase in older patients with Covid symptoms. That's why health officials are urging people to reduce their social contacts as much as possible - with just eight days to go until Christmas.
It's also been confirmed Covid-19 vaccinations will start across the EU on the 27th, 28th and 29th December.
European regulators will meet on Monday to discuss approval of the Pfizer jab.
