'Right decision' to hold back on Phase 4 lockdown exit says Dr Glynn

Acting Chief Medical Officer from the Department of Health Dr Ronan Glynn briefed the media this evening about the decision not to proceed with Phase 4. Picture: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin

Dr Ronan Glynn, Acting Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health has defended National Public Health Emergency Team's (NPHET) advice to the government not to proceed with Phase 4 of Ireland's lockdown exit. 

Dr Glynn said Ireland's priority should be controlling the spread of Covid-19 so schools may reopen.