Tony Holohan: 80% of eligible population has been boosted

Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Wed, 02 Feb, 2022 - 12:53

Niamh Griffin Health Correspondent, and Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent

The world is still facing a pandemic but the success of the vaccination programme in Ireland and Europe means many restrictions can be re-assessed, the Oireachtas Health Committee heard on Wednesday.

Members of the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) told the committee restrictions including mask-wearing and singing in schools will be discussed at their meeting on February 17, with fresh advice expected for government then.