Avoid large social gatherings on St Patrick's Day, says Taoiseach, as 18 Covid deaths confirmed

Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 'I am asking people to enjoy a safe St Patrick's Day from a Covid perspective.' Picture: Julien Behal

People should avoid gatherings in homes or in large groupings on St Patrick’s Day, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Speaking in Dublin today, Mr Martin said the occasion presents a challenge to the country in terms of battling the transmission of Covid-19.