Micheál Martin not anticipating any 'relaxation of restrictions' in February

Mr Martin said he understood how difficult the restrictions had been on people, and that it was an "unnatural state for humans". Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

The Taoiseach has publicly confirmed the Government does not expect a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in February while also insisting that every vaccine that enters the country is being administered.

The Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parliamentary party meetings last night heard that the community transmission is too high to exit the current Level 5 restrictions.