Opposition calls for zero-Covid plan, saying measures do not go far enough 

Government accused of 'playing footsie with a tiger' over 'half-hearted' measures to stop the spread of the virus

Solidarity People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett said the Government's approach to stopping the virus has 'failed spectacularly' to date. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

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

Opposition TDs have called for zero-Covid approach that could "save the summer" and have hit out at the Government for introducing "half-hearted" measures.