Outdoor events could be back sooner than you think.

Speaking ahead of Friday’s announcement on the next steps in the Government’s reopening plan, an Taoiseach Michéal Martin said it may be possible to try holding events as early as next month.

“We will outline what is possible, what we feel is possible for June and July in respect of travel for example, in respect of hospitality and indeed live entertainment and the arts,” the Taoiseach told Today With Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio 1.

“We may try some events in June and then see what’s possible in July, but we will take NPHET’s advice.

“It’s steady as she goes to the end of this month, it’ll be steady in June. We’ll see what’s possible in July.”

Indoor dining

With outdoor dining set to return on June 7th and guidelines on the reopening of hospitality, drawn up by Fáilte Ireland, due to be published today, Mr Martin also said he will make “a comprehensive statement in terms of timelines” for reopening indoor dining on Friday.

“For the summer, outdoors is best and indoor has been challenging from the get-go.” he said.

“I think, let’s make the progress we’re making and continue to make it.

“That gives everybody the best guarantee of a more sustained opening into the future.”