The Government is to work towards the adoption of a proposed new EU 'traffic light' system that aims to open up international travel across Europe.
The proposals would see different countries or regions designated red, orange or green, depending on the incidence of Covid-19 there.
The plan is currently being worked on at EU level and it is hoped that it will be finalised in time for decision at the EU's General Affairs Council meeting on 13 October.
In the meantime, the Department of Foreign Affairs is to update the so-called 'Green List' of countries from where people arriving into Ireland do not have to restrict their movements.