Return of restrictions unlikely despite Ireland battling 'another wave' of Covid-19 - Tánaiste

Speaking on the National Day of Remembrance and Reflection for those who have died of Covid-19, Leo Varadkar said the rate of infection is not causing undue concern, due to high levels of vaccination

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar TD attending the National Commemoration day for those who died over the course of the Covid-19 Pandemic in the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin this afternoon. Photographer: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie.

Ireland is not likely to face new restrictions, despite currently battling “another wave” of the Covid-19, the Tánaiste has said.

There are over 1,000 people in hospital with the virus, the highest number of hospitalised patients in over a year.