Taoiseach: Rise in Covid-19 cases in Donegal, Louth and Waterford 'being monitored closely'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said it remains the Government’s priority to keep the schools open despite the greater level of restriction in Dublin and the threat of greater restrictions in other counties.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the rise in Covid-19 cases in Donegal, Louth and Waterford is a “cause for concern” and is being “monitored closely”.

Amid growing speculation, the three counties will move to a higher level of restrictions, Mr Martin said a move from level 2 to level 3 is “a significant move” and not done lightly.