Donnelly tests negative for Covid-19 as Government descends into 'incredible shambles'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly as the Government set out its Plan for Covid Resilience and National Recovery yesterday. Picture: Julien Behal

The Government descended into an “incredible shambles” after the Dáil was hastily recalled last night after the entire Cabinet was forced to self-isolate because Health Minister Stephen Donnelly became unwell.

Hours earlier, TDs were told the business of the parliament was suspended until next Tuesday as the Government’s Living with Covid plan was branded as “confusing” and “chaotic”.