Taoiseach: Phase four re-opening may be delayed over fears around gatherings and house parties

People wear facemasks as they arrive at Belfast City Airport after travel restrictions were lifted today.Picture: Brian Lawless

There are mounting fears that Phase Four of the country’s re-opening will be postponed amid concerns about the renewed spread of the Coronavirus.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said public health officials are “very concerned” about scenes last weekend of house parties and large crowds gathering outside pubs.