'It's not Groundhog Day': Clarity on lifting of Covid restrictions will be given tomorrow, says Taoiseach

Speaking in Sligo, Mr Martin said he did not accept the characterisation of the speculation around lifting of restrictions on Friday was a repeat of earlier liftings.

The Taoiseach has said this week's uncertainty over Covid restrictions is "not Groundhog Day".

With lobby groups calling for clarity on the next steps in Ireland's lifting of restrictions, Mícheál Martin said things had changed dramatically in the past week.