Taoiseach says Covid restrictions 'under constant review' but Varadkar insists no change until Jan 30

Earlier today, Leo Varadkar said that the Government are keen to improve their communications with the public and will not be changing or loosening plans announced last week

Micheál Martin said that he did not want to discuss hypotheticals, but said that the restrictions announced last week were constantly reviewed. File photo: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The Taoiseach says there will be a review of public health restrictions if the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is less severe than feared.

Speaking to journalists today, Micheál Martin said that he did not want to discuss hypotheticals, but said that the restrictions announced last week were constantly reviewed.