Government ‘not ruling out’ making face coverings mandatory

The Taoiseach said it would be better if people did it voluntarily.

The Government is not ruling out making face coverings on public transport and retail outlets mandatory to help stop the spread of coronavirus, the Taoiseach has said.

Leo Varadkar launched a Government campaign to encourage people to wear face coverings on buses and trains and other public transport as more shops begin to open.