HSE records show over 70% of staff at nursing homes and meat plants have been tested - but this figure may be even higher in reality as staff lists are out-of-date in some areas.

The lobby group for meat factories says it won't discuss sick pay in talks with trade unions on dealing with Covid-19.

Beef market report

Tullamore food company Carroll Cuisine has temporarily suspended production after it came under intense pressure to close following an outbreak of Covid-19.

Innovation and forward thinking could be the best way to handle this crisis rather than responding after the fact.