Mary Horgan and Luke O'Neill among members of new group that will replace Nphet

Mary Horgan, president of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, at the unveiling of her portrait in February. She is one of the leading scientists and medics appointed to the new body. Picture: Gareth Chaney

Top scientists Luke O’Neill, Mary Horgan and ventilation expert John Wenger are to be named today as leading members of the Government’s new Covid-19 Advisory Group, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

The group, which will replace the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet), will be accountable to Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, and will be chaired by the chief medical officer (CMO).