Nphet faces overhaul in new era of living with Covid

The Taoiseach said Tony Holohan, as CMO, will have a key role in the Department of Health and will continue to lead the public health campaign against Covid-19. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hinted that the role of Nphet is to be re-examined as part of the next phase of the Living with Covid strategy.

Asked about reports that the National Public Health Emergency Team is to be scrapped, Mr Martin confirmed the Government plans to “decide next steps” on Monday.