Taoiseach: Ireland will be in 'very good position' by end of June

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that the impact of vaccines on illness and death "gave us options" as we re-open.

Ireland will be in a "very good position" at the end of June, allowing for a re-opening on a phased basis the Taoiseach says.

Speaking today ahead of Nphet and Cabinet subcommittee meetings which will set out the next steps in the country's recovery, Micheál Martin said that the target of giving a first dose of vaccine to 82% of adults by the end of June is one the Government is still "pursuing", despite repeated setbacks.