Easing restrictions could be delayed if Covid cases spike: McEntee

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said the Cabinet are ready to make changes and to pull back from the current plan to allow for household visits and travel outside county bounds from December 18. Photo: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

The easing of restrictions to allow families meet up could be delayed if Covid cases spike, the Justice Minister has warned.

Helen McEntee has said it has been a "very difficult year" for many and the Government want people to be able to visit loved ones and to celebrate Christmas with friends and family.