Micheál Martin: Government acted in good faith in suspending Dáil

Labour leader Alan Kelly wants a contingency plan for if a Minister tests positive for Covid-19 : Brian Lawless/PA Wire

The Government "acted in good faith" when it suspended the Dáil on Tuesday evening, the Taoiseach said.

The Dáil was suspended by Ceann Comhairle Seán O Fearghail after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly became unwell and went for a Covid-19 test. This led to the entire Cabinet announcing that they would restrict their movements, leading to Mr O Fearghail suspending the chamber until next week.