National Public Health Emergency Team considers testing and current public restrictions

Assistant Secretary-General of the Department of an Taoiseach, Liz Canavan, said it will be next week before any decision is made.

One of the main issues being discussed today is the level of testing taking place. File picture.

Ireland's top health officials are meeting this afternoon to discuss the next steps in Ireland's response to Covid-19.

Plans to ramp up testing and the rising number of clusters in nursing homes are some of the main issues on the agenda.