No decision yet on July 5 reopening as 'Delta plus' variant identified in India

People enjoy some outdoor dining on Merrion Row in Dublins city centre. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Government has not made a final decision on the proposed reopening of the indoor hospitality sector on July 5, the Minister for Health has said.

Speaking to RTÉ Radio’s Morning Ireland, Minister Stephen Donnelly said “Covid tears up the best laid plans,” commenting that we are now “surrounded” by the Delta variant.