Taoiseach: Country will move to level 3 on December 1

Cabinet remain at odds over whether pubs and restaurants should fully reopen ahead of the usually busy Christmas period. Picture: Larry Cummins

The country is set to move back to level 3 restrictions from next week, but the Taoiseach has cast doubt over large gatherings involving alcohol.

Cabinet remain at odds over whether pubs and restaurants should fully reopen ahead of the usually busy Christmas period and the final decisions around the easing of these restrictions are not expected to be hammered out until Thursday