HSE chief: January lockdown is not inevitable

Health Service Executive (HSE) chief executive Paul Reid, said: "It's really important that we use ...December to have a safe Christmas." File photo: Photocall

The chief executive of the HSE has said he does not agree that another lockdown in January is inevitable.

Ireland is currently in one of the strongest positions in Europe for new Covid-19 cases and Paul Reid says the health service is stronger because of the lockdowns.