Government recommends 'high degree of caution' on travelling to certain areas in Spain

The Government has advised against “non essential” travel to parts of Spain.

Tánaiste Simon Coveney tweeted: “This evening we are upgrading our overall security status in respect of Spain to “exercise a high degree of caution” & advising against non-essential travel to the following areas: Madrid, Vitoria & Labastida in the Basque Country and La Rioja.”