The National Public Health Emergency Team's meeting today to consider issuing further advice on restricting public gatherings.
Yesterday the Taoiseach acknowledged more may be needed if people keep ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Two further deaths from COVID-19 in the Republic were announced last night, bringing the total to six.
A total of 219 new cases of the virus were also confirmed yesterday evening.
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Meanwhile, multi-billion euro social welfare package is among the emergency measures going before Ministers today.
The Cabinet's meeting to discuss the way forward in the current pandemic.
Today's meeting will be conducted over two rooms with some ministers teleconferencing in to allow social distancing.
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In the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced severe new restrictions on movement as his government tries to combat the coronavirus outbreak.
People can now only leave home for shopping, for one form of exercise a day, for a medical appointment or to help a vulnerable person.
They can also go to work - but only if absolutely necessary.
Police will be able to fine those who flout the restrictions, and the measures will be in place for at least three weeks.
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Galway 2020 organisers will meet later to discuss the future of the project in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
There have been suggestions the city's position as this years European Capital of Culture will be postponed until 2021.
A number of events have already been cancelled or delayed due to the current crisis.
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A man in his 40s is due to appear in court today charged in connection with the discovery of a gun in Cork.
Gardaí seized the weapon in the early hours of yesterday morning in the Knocknaheeny area.
A man was arrested at the scene and is due to appear before Cork District Court this morning.
