The easing of rules on Covid close contacts is set to be considered by Cabinet tomorrow.
It comes as many businesses report difficulties delivering services due to high staff absences.
But the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is warning the safety of workers must be prioritised.
Spokesperson, Dr Laura Bambrick, says the government needs to approach any change with caution.
"We haven't reached the peak yet, so we don't know what the knock on effects will be on our ICUs."
NPHET has not recommended a change to close contact rules.
