Instead, the entire country will be moved onto level three.
The government is set to reject NPHET's recommendation that the country be moved to level five restrictions.
Instead every county will be placed on level three.
There will also be proper monitoring and enforcement of those restrictions.
The cabinet is set to approve the measures at a meeting at 5.30pm.
These people in Laois have mixed opinions about whether further restrictions should be enforced:
HSE Regrets Laois Family Had Negative Experience With Ambulance Service
A young girl was left waiting for an ambulance for over an hour.
Number Of Workers Over 65 Rises By 30% Since 2022
Over 135,000 people remain employed past 65.
Homelessness Figures Climb Nationwide Despite Slight Midlands Dip
17,517 were recorded as homeless in March.
Over 1,200 Homes In Pipeline Across Midlands
Westmeath has the highest amount of homes planned.
Midlands Housing Market Surges As Prices Jump Over 13% In A Year
The biggest increase across the midlands came in Laois.
Elva Kelly Named New Councillor In Laois County Council
She takes on the role that was filled by Padraig Fleming.
US Troops Numbers On The Rise At Shannon Airport
Over 3,600 American troops have passed through the airport since the Iran war began.
World Tai Chi And Qi Gong Day Event In Westmeath Tomorrow
The event will take place at Mullingar's Belvedere House.
Gardaí Make Arrests Over Drone Flying Close To Midlands Prisons
A drone and a number of items were seized by Gardaí.
Almost €100K Going To Midlands Community Water Development
Over €2.4m is available nationwide.
Laois Community Raises Thousands To Challenge Proposed IPAS Centres
Almost €9k has been raised by the "Durrow IPAs Appeal Fund".
New Appeal Date Set For Josef Puska In Ashling Murphy Murder Conviction
The hearing is scheduled for the 15th of July.
Enterprise Minister Says Energy Parks Will Make Midlands Production Leader
There is developments planned for the region.
Electric Picnic Secures Top Honours At IMRO Live Music Awards
The awards ceremony took place at the Guinness Storehouse.
Midlands Set To Outshine The Canaries With Warmer Weather Ahead
Temperatures will reach 20 degrees in some places today.
High Court Denies Enoch Burke Application To Stop Disciplinary Panel
The panel will meet in Athlone today to consider his sacking from Wilson's Hospital School.
Man Hospitalised In Westmeath Crash
The collision occurred near Bunbrosna yesterday evening.
Westmeath Teacher Highlighted By EU Education Programme
The 'Champion Teacher Spotlight' from the Blue Star Programme is highlighting An Grianán NS.
Westmeath School Awarded €1k under Community Fund
Scoil Mhuire Loughegar is set to benefit from the RISE Community Fund.
Offaly Athlete To Captain Team Ireland In Roller Derby
Birr's Susan Verney leads a team of 23 at the Roller Derby World Cup in France.
