Pubs and large public gatherings could be last to come back after Covid-19 crisis: Varadkar

"The chances are that as we reopen the economy, the things we're going to reopen last...are going to be mass gatherings and places where people congregating could pass on infection.

Leo Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned that large public gatherings and busy pubs could be last to re-open when the Covid-19 crisis passes.

"For publicans and restaurant owners and people working in the hospitality sector, this must be a very worrying time. Because, you know, the chances are that as we reopen the economy, the things we're going to reopen last for obvious reasons are going to be mass gatherings and places where people congregating could pass on infection," he said.