Dublin pubs could stay closed if Covid-19 case rise continues suggests Leo Varadkar

Speaking on the recent rise in cases in Ireland, Mr Varadkar said: "What's undeniable is that the trajectory is going in the wrong direction. We're still doing relatively well." Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has strongly suggested that pubs in Dublin will not reopen on September 21 because of rising Covid cases.

Mr Varadkar has also said the Government will also be looking at restricting gatherings in homes in the capital similar to measures that have been taken in Glasgow.