Paschal Donohoe: Deviation from Nphet advice had 'clear' impact on Covid-19 numbers

Mr Donohoe said the Government would reflect on its mistakes, saying: " I accept responsibility as a member of the Government for decisions I've made."

Paschal Donohoe said although the Government followed Nphet advice on Covid "most of the time", it was trying to get people back to work. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

The Finance Minister says he accepts the Government's deviation from public health advice at Christmas "had a clear" effect on where Ireland is now.

Paschal Donohoe said although the Government followed Nphet advice on Covid "most of the time", it was trying to get people back to work.