Donnelly: Covid restrictions could be lifted as early as this weekend

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) is to meet on Thursday and there is a growing expectation that some of the measures, including the 8pm closing time for pubs and restaurants could be lifted as soon as this weekend. Picture date: Wednesday January 12, 2022.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said some of the current Covid-19 restrictions could be lifted in advance of the end of the month, ahead of schedule.
Speaking on Tuesday, Mr Donnelly said in his view and in the view of the Government’s health advisors, the peak of the Omicron wave has now passed.