A member of NPHET says reopening schools and colleges is a priority over restarting the entertainment industry.
Senior Ministers and health officials are meeting later to map out a plan to end Covid-19 restrictions.
Cabinet won't sign off on the plan, which is expected to outline when events can take place, until the end of the month.
Covid-19 adviser for the Irish College of GPs and member of NPHET Dr Mary Favier says there's a fear hospitals' will be overwhelmed if we reopen too quickly.