Garda awaiting Covid-19 test result attended event before returning positive result

In a statement Gardaí say measures were put in place at the briefing in relation to social distancing.

An official Garda inquiry is underway after a senior officer who was awaiting results of a Covid-19 test attended an event with around 15 people this morning.

The Garda subsequently received a positive result and everyone who attended the event has been advised to restrict their movements.