People who've been vaccinated against Covid-19 could face less stringent restrictions from as early as next month.
NPHET is looking at what a "vaccine bonus" might look like, and plans to make recommendations to government in the coming weeks.
It comes as the US issued new guidance for those who've been fully vaccinated.
They're being allowed to meet others indoors, without a mask or social distancing.
Dr Ronan Glynn says the situation in the US is being examined closely.
Immunologist Luke O'Neil tweeted their guidelines yesterday, calling for something similar to be introduced here.
The CDC has issued guidance on what people who are vaccinated can do- Ireland should follow this.https://t.co/4R6sRQDu07 pic.twitter.com/pvcF9L0BkK
— Luke O'Neill (@laoneill111) March 8, 2021
