Micheál Martin believes travel restrictions will run into 2021

Micheal Martin is not optimistic about a Brexit deal Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Restrictions on travellers entering Ireland are likely to remain in place until the middle of next year, the Taoiseach has said.

Micheál Martin said the need for people to self-isolate on their arrival in Ireland would most likely continue until well into next year and could be dependent on a “vaccine or better therapeutics”.