Removal of Covid restrictions will go ahead on October 22, says Coveney

Responding to concerns about rising positivity rates, the minister said Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan, senior Nphet members and civil servants were assessing the situation in hospitals, ICUs and in the community. File picture

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said the removal of Covid-19 restrictions will go ahead on October 22 unless there was “compelling evidence” not to do so.

Speaking on RTÉ radio’s News at One, Mr Coveney said the Government would listen to advice from the experts before finalising any decision.