'Unpredicted events in last couple of weeks' delayed covid inquiry, Taoiseach says

(Left to right) Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the director general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Dr Mike Ryan, the executive director of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme  at a press conference at the Government Buildings in Dublin.

The Government’s covid-19 inquiry will begin in 2024 after being delayed due to “unpredicted events”, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Mr Varadkar confirmed that draft terms of reference for the inquiry have been drawn up.