Antigen tests subsidy will reduce price to under €5

The Government will approve the measure despite considerable concern expressed by the National Public Health Emergency Team about people misusing antigen tests when they have symptoms. 

The Government’s response to Covid-19 is to dominate Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting with a plan to subsidise antigen tests and an extension to business supports to be approved.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will seek Government approval to subsidise antigen testing, particularly for poorer families.