Border counties may see more restrictions to stop virus spread, says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said he believed that the Budget would prove to be sufficient for the year. Picture: Tom Honan/Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has indicated that border counties could move to level 4 restrictions as the situation north of the border worsens.

Speaking before Northern Ireland confirmed the introduction of restrictions, the Tánaiste said the government will monitor the decisions taken by Stormont.