Tony Holohan 'hopeful' but not 'making predictions' around easing Covid-19 restrictions

The Chief Medical Officer has said he is “hopeful” he will be able to make “a positive recommendation with regard to restrictions” ahead of the May 18 deadline as Ireland’s Covid-19 statistics continue to show improvement.

Dr Tony Holohan, speaking at the daily briefing of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET), said that he wouldn’t be “making predictions” however as to the likelihood of the first phase of Ireland’s roadmap to the easing of restrictions will be allowed to go ahead.