Covid-19: Calls to clarify ‘social bubble’ policy ahead of lockdown

From midnight on Wednesday the whole of Ireland will be placed under Level 5 coronavirus restrictions for six weeks in a bid to combat the rise in cases of the virus (Niall Carson/PA)

Ministers have been urged to clarify guidance on “social bubbles” which limits them to people who have “mental health challenges”.

As part of its second lockdown strategy, the Government said it would introduce the concept to ease isolation issues.