Taoiseach warns that Covid-19 restrictions could continue well into February

'We have some distance to go, and the recent increase in deaths show the devastation of this virus,' Mr Martin told a meeting of his party

Level 5 lockdown restrictions are highly likely to continue well into February, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin has warned. Picture: David Clynch

Supply of the Covid-19 vaccine into Ireland is “very tight” and there is a very low buffer, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Speaking at his parliamentary party meeting, facing calls for greater transparency from his TDs and Senators about the distribution of the vaccine, Mr Martin said the HSE is reluctant to give specific dates because of the uncertainty of supply.