'Nothing is gospel': August 10 not guaranteed for pubs reopening says Micheál Martin

Micheál Martin speaks to the media outside the Stormont Hotel, Belfast, following first visit as An Taoiseach. Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has agreed “it is extremely difficult” for publicans who will not be able to open their doors until August 10.

However, he said the pause in the move to phase 4 was necessary and while he hoped to re-open them on August 10, he said “nothing is gospel”.