Dr Ronan Glynn defends the latest restrictions on sporting events 

Dr Ronan Glynn, acting CMO, said he was open to meeting the GAA and sporting organisations to explain the reasons behind the restrictions. File picture Stephen Collins / Collins Dublin

Acting chief medical officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, said he was open to meeting the GAA and sporting organisations to explain the reasons why events are behind closed doors until at least September 13.

It was the concern about the potential for congregation of crowds and trying to decrease increases in socialisation, he said, not the sport or activity itself.