Adopting a zero Covid strategy 'not realistic or achievable', Minister says

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath said the extension of Level 5 restrictions and new measures to combat non-essential travel are being introduced to take pressure off our hospital system. File Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath said the extension of Level 5 restrictions and new measures to combat non-essential travel are being introduced to take pressure off our hospital system. File Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Adopting a zero Covid strategy is "not realistic or achievable" the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said.

The Government has come under increasing pressure from members of the opposition to switch to a zero Covid plan, similar to Australia and New Zealand.

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