No appetite to extend Level 5 lockdown, says Donnelly

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD

The health minister has insisted there is “no appetite” to extend Ireland’s Level 5 lockdown, but stopped short of guaranteeing the restrictions will be eased on schedule.

Stephen Donnelly urged the public to “double down” on compliance with measures for the remainder of the six-week lockdown as he expressed concern over recent “stalled” progress in driving down infection rates.