Dublin needs 'miracle' to escape increased Covid restrictions, ministers say

A quiet Stephen's Green Square as the level-three restrictions take hold on Dublin City. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Dublin requires "a miracle" to emerge from increased Covid-19 restrictions next month, ministers have said, as concern around eight other counties increases.

Speaking after a Cabinet meeting today, ministers said there is "no chance" of restrictions being eased if case numbers do not begin to fall dramatically.