COVID-19 limitations that have been in place for over two years will be removed on Saturday, according to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.

Following a storm of the Omicron variety that resulted in a huge rise of infections, Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said that the governments have agreed to relax practically all COVID-19 limitations that have been in place for approximately two years on Saturday.

Ireland has the greatest rate of COVID-19 infections in Europe, as well as the highest uptake of booster vaccinations on the continent, which has allowed the number of very sick persons to remain below the previous peak.

"We have weathered the Omicron storm," the minister stated on Friday's televised address, in which he noted, booster vaccines had "utterly transformed" the country's situation. "I have stood here and spoken to you on some very dark days. But today is a good day," he added.

Ireland was one of the most cautious governments in Europe when it came to COVID-19 concerns, imposing some of the most stringent travel and hospitality restrictions. The Irish government determined, on the recommendation of public health professionals, that pubs and restaurants will no longer be required to shut at 8 p.m., as was the case late last year when the Omicron wave struck, or to seek customers for confirmation of vaccination.

The indoor and outdoor activities have been restored to full capacity, opening the stage for record audiences for the Six Nations rugby competition next month. Martin emphasized that the law mandating the wearing of masks in public places will be in effect at least until the end of February.