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

Announcement due on Friday about the next steps, including the plan for hospitality
Taoiseach: Indian variant means 'steady as we go' approach to reopening 

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.

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