Covid-19: Taoiseach confirms restaurants and gastropubs to close before New Year's Eve

Micheál Martin has said "Level 3 plus" restrictions will be implemented earlier than had been expected due to rising Covid cases. Picture: Pexels

Restaurants and gastropubs are to close before New Year's Eve and visits will be limited to one household under escalated Covid restrictions, the Taoiseach has confirmed.

Micheál Martin has said "Level 3 plus" restrictions will be implemented earlier than had been expected due to rising Covid cases.