'It's okay for all of us to have gone through a bit of a blue patch there,' Podcaster and mental health advocate Blindboy Boatclub reflects on the challenges he faced during the pandemic. 'I'm very glad to be more or less out of it. I think we're more or less out of it now.' 'And I have my two vaccines as well, which on a psychological level feels nice.' Earlier this week, More COVID-19 restrictions were eased, with the Taoiseach saying it marks another "significant milestone" in Ireland emerging from the pandemic. A phased return to offices and workplaces is now getting underway, with many workers likely to be returning to their workplace for the first time since last March over the coming days and weeks. A range of indoor group activities are now allowed to take place, while restrictions around outdoor activities are also being eased significantly. It's the final stage of the phased reopening ahead of the planned removal of almost all remaining restrictions on October 22nd. Speaking about the reopening, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: "Today marks another significant, and welcome, milestone for Ireland as we continue to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is an important day for businesses welcoming staff back to the workplace, and for indoor sports, arts, and cultural classes. “If we continue this progress, we can look forward to the further removal of public health restrictions, to be replaced by guidance and advice. “Of course, we cannot let our guard down, and we all have a part to play in protecting our hospitals and most vulnerable.”