There is hope, insists Taoiseach as country prepares for move to level 5

Taoiseach Micheal Martin (centre) at Government Buildings in Dublin, speaking during a press conference, with Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport Eamon Ryan and Tanaiste Leo Varadkar. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that the entire country will move to level 5 restrictions for a period of six weeks.

Speaking at Government buildings tonight, Mr Martin announced: