Nphet advice crucial to reopening on July 5, says Tánaiste

Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party last night the strain's a "big concern" and "the final call" will follow recommendations next week.

The Tánaiste says advice from the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) next week will be crucial when it comes to reopening indoor hospitality.

The restrictions are set to ease on July 5, but that is now in doubt due to a rise in cases of the more transmissible Delta variant.