Taoiseach: Indian variant means 'steady as we go' approach to reopening 

Announcement due on Friday about the next steps, including the plan for hospitality

Ireland's reopening plan will be adapted to take account of the Indian variant of Covid-19, the Taoiseach said.

Micheál Martin told Claire Byrne on RTÉ Radio that the variant, described by chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan as a "dark cloud", was something that the Government "was aware of" and said that it will be cautious.