Taoiseach 'does not see a major reopening of the economy' on March 5

Shoppers on Patrick St in Cork. File picture: Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach has said it is unlikely there will be any significant easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on March 5.

Micheál Martin has said he "does not see a major reopening of the economy" on March 5 and that the Government would take a "conservative and cautious" approach to when personal freedoms will be restored.