'No taking our foot off the gas,' says Dr Holohan as 77 more die from Covid-19

The deaths, which occurred over a period of more than two weeks, were announced as the Taoiseach warned of potential social distancing complacency.

Ireland has reported its highest daily toll of deaths notified during the coronavirus outbreak, with 77 fatalities confirmed.

The total number of people with Covid-19 who have died in the country now stands at 687.