436 Covid cases confirmed as Tánaiste says people have 'every reason' to be hopeful

The Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 is meeting this evening to discuss what further restrictions can be eased this summer. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Tánaiste has said that people have every reason to be hopeful about summer as 436 cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed this evening.

There are currently 101 Covid patients in hospital, of which 39 are in ICU.