The further easing of restrictions on July 5th should be paused given the risk posed by the Delta variant.
However, a regional approach to a full reopening of society could be taken, which would benefit Kerry.
That's the view of associate professor at UCD, and member of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group, Julien Mercille.
The group advocates a zero COVID policy.
Amid concerns the increase in cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19, Professor Mercille supports a regional approach.
He adds, however, that it's too risky to go ahead with opening pubs and allowing non-essential travel into the State at the moment.
Professor Mercille says while a regional approach would have restrictions in place longer in Dublin, and in the border counties, it would benefit Kerry more than any other county.
