Decision on increasing restrictions in Dublin likely 'before the weekend'

A decision for new restrictions in Dublin is likely before the weekend according to the Justice Minister. Picture: Leah Farrell/Rollingnews.ie

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said the Government is likely to make a decision on increasing restrictions in Dublin “before the weekend”.

Speaking on Thursday morning, Ms McEntee said the government will await the conclusion of the latest meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) and what recommendations emerge from that.