There's been concern that people would not have to travel a long distance for court sittings while the existing courthouse is being refurbished

A decision on whether or not to grant permission for the pole will be made at the end of next month

Meanwhile, Trade union SIPTU is accusing the government of moving to privatise local services for the unemployed which have been run as non-profits for years.

Remote learning will still feature this semester with students taking part in a mix of in-person and online classes.

Many other restrictions also ease today, with live music allowed indoors at weddings and in bars.

Those who have broadband ordered already will start to see the fibre installed from the beginning of next month.