Taoiseach: 'Six weeks to gauge further loosening of restrictions'

Micheál Martin hailed Ireland's "Olympian" efforts in vaccinations, and said as uptake remains to be high, it could mean restrictions are lifted sooner

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Swords Vaccination Centre, Co Dublin, for a tour and an update on the progress of the vaccination programme. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the Government will reassess in six weeks whether more Covid-19 restrictions can be loosened.

Mr Martin said he is "cautiously positive" about Ireland's fight against Covid-19 after chief medical officer Dr Tony Holohan said yesterday such steps “may not be far away” as vaccinations continue to roll out.