Varadkar: Ireland on track to move into Phase Two; Schools to reopen for new academic year

Leo Varadkar outside Government Buildings, as he briefed media on topics including Brexit and the response to Covid-19 following today’s Cabinet meeting. Picture: Leon Farrell/Photocall Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland is on track to move into Phase Two of the plan to reopen the country.

Following on from today's cabinet meeting, Mr Varadkar said that the Government will take another look at the restrictions next week.