Ronan Glynn: Localised restrictions may not work in counties like Cork

While “optimistic” that infection rates are stabilising in Dublin, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said “significant improvements” are needed before restrictions can be eased. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

It is “too early” to say if Covid-19 is stabilising in Dublin and if further restrictions can be applied to cities or local areas rather than whole counties, the final meeting of the Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 has heard.

While “optimistic” that infection rates are stabilising in Dublin, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn said “significant improvements” are needed before restrictions can be eased.