Leo Varadkar 'sceptical' imposing new restrictions on people is warranted 

Varadkar told TDs that the country is doing substantially better than Nphet optimistic models and projections in terms of cases, numbers in hospital, ICU and deaths.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he is “sceptical” that imposing new restrictions on people’s freedoms is warranted at this time.

Speaking at a private meeting of the Fine Gael parliamentary party, Mr Varadkar said the Covid situation was stable or improving slightly.