'Inevitable' that monkeypox will be detected in Ireland, says Varadkar

The first case of monkeypox is understood to have been confirmed in Northern Ireland and Wales. (Peter Byrne/PA)

The Tanaiste says it is “inevitable” that there will be cases of monkeypox in the state soon after the first case was found in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency (PHA) confirmed the case, but to protect patient confidentiality, no further details were disclosed.