Taoiseach urges 'perspective' on reopening of the economy

Bars and nightclubs are awaiting clarity over Friday's reopening, while it is uncertain whether many live music gigs can go ahead

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the situation in hospitals, in ICUs, has deteriorated in the past two weeks. File picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

The Taoiseach has called on people to have a “sense of perspective” on the further reopening of the economy as hospital admissions rise.

Those working in hospitality, who are still waiting for guidelines ahead of Friday’s further easing of restrictions, have hit out at a lack of clarity provided by the Government.