Justice Minister does not envisage another lockdown in coming weeks

Helen McEntee said the country is in a completely different space compared to last year.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaking to media after a virtual event to mark National Missing Persons Day at Croke Park this morning. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said she does not envisage another lockdown in the coming weeks, despite confirmation of the first Omicron case in Ireland.

Speaking at Croke Park in Dublin, Ms McEntee said the country is in a completely different space compared to last year.