Tánaiste wants covid-19 inquiry set up 'before this government comes to a closure'

Tánaiste Micheál Martin (left) met with President Sahle-Work Zewde (right) to discuss aid and development between Ireland and Ethiopia. Photo: Phil Behan, DFA

The covid-19 inquiry will have to be set up before mid-September, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said, adding he regrets it has not happened yet.

The Government announced earlier this year a review will be held but the process appears to have stalled with terms of reference not yet published. Mr Martin said he prefers the term “evaluation” for how this will play out rather than inquiry.