The Minister for Justice has pleaded with people to support healthcare workers by adhering to public health regulations and guidelines.
Minister Helen McEntee said that while there is enough capacity in acute hospitals at the moment, the increase in cases of Covid-19 is "very worrying".
Speaking to RTÉ's News at One she said "we want to prevent numbers rising further to prevent additional pressure on the health service".
The minister pleaded with people to obey the health messages and restrictions in their area to reduce the spread of infections.
Minister McEntee said that at one point this year there were 150 people in ICU and that reduced to less than five people, which she said shows that people's efforts can work.
She said that the numbers of cases in Dublin will get worse before they get better.
She added that all decisions on future restrictions will be based on advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team, but the Government does not want any county to be restricted further.
Large gatherings "should not be happening"
Addressing the issue of anti-social behaviour and public gatherings, Minister McEntee said that while gardaí have the appropriate measures to deal with anti-social behaviour, "that's not to say there isn't a problem".
The minister said that if the gardaí feel they don't have the adequate resources or ability to deal with these events, such as house parties, then the Government will keep the issue under constant review.
She urged people to think about what they are doing, adding that someone who turns up at such an event, or is thinking of organising such an event, is putting themselves and other vulnerable people in the community at risk.
She said it is illegal to organise events where there are more than 15 people outdoors and there is "a very clear route for the gardaí there where an event is being organised".
Minister McEntee said that an event at the Oliver Bond complex in Dublin over the weekend, or any other event, should not be happening in the middle of a pandemic.
Firework safety campaign
Minister McEntee said she was sorry to hear that an 18-year-old was injured by a firework in Palmerstown in Dublin last night and said that she hopes he makes a full recovery.
She said this highlights the danger associated with fireworks and called on people to resist if they are offered or tempted to use fireworks as emergency services are under huge pressure and do not need additional demands.
She said it is causing huge distress among communities and fireworks can seriously damage, injure, maim and in some instances kill people.
The minister said that from next week, gardaí will be engaging virtually with students and young people to try to encourage them to stay away from this form of behaviour and highlight the dangers that are there.
