Taoiseach urges public to 'see this through' at halfway point of level 5 restrictions

Micheál Martin said that he is aware of “how difficult” the restrictions are for people but said the “effort we are making now” is saving lives.

The Taoiseach has urged people to see the level 5 restrictions through to the end, as he praised the public effort so far. 

Micheál Martin has paid tribute to the “collective effort across the country” in adhering to the restrictions as the mid-point of level 5 was reached.