New Covid-19 restrictions are the 'last thing' Government wants - Coveney

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has spoken to Israeli counterparts about the booster programme. File Image.

Introducing new restrictions is the "last thing" the Government wants to do, but it cannot be ruled out, Simon Coveney has said.

Speaking to reporters in Dublin today, the Foreign Affairs, Mr Coveney said that the measures announced on Tuesday were aimed at preventing more restrictions being needed. However, he said that such a scenario could not be ruled out.