Government set to ignore NPHET and move country to Level 3

Yesterday's NPHET meeting was chaired by Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, who has returned to his post following an extended absence for personal reasons. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

The government is set to reject National Public Health Emergency Team's (NPHET) proposal for nationwide level five restrictions. 

Reports emerged last night of NPHET's latest advice.