Opposition TDs say restrictions on travel will not go far enough to combat Covid-19

The Cabinet is to sign off on the extension of Level 5 restrictions until March 5 and will introduce mandatory hotel quarantining for those who enter the country without a Covid-negative PCR test

Covid-signs in Cork Airport. File picture: DAA

The Government has been accused of "playing footsie with a tiger" by introducing Covid measures that do not go far enough.

Opposition TDs have hit out at tighter Covid restrictions on travel due to be announced today, claiming they will not go far enough to combat the virus.