Taoiseach to chair Cabinet meeting from DC hotel room

There is a strong desire to have the Taoiseach leave the US as quickly as possible to attend this week’s crucial summit of EU leaders in Brussels

It is understood that discussions are ongoing to see if Mr Martin can be allowed leave ahead of the normally prescribed isolation period of 10 days to allow him to attend this week’s crucial summit of EU leaders in Brussels. 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will chair Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting despite having to isolate in his hotel room in Washington DC.

Mr Martin is said to be “well” and continuing to work from his hotel room in the US, having tested positive for Covid-19. On Monday, Mr Martin virtually hosted his usual weekly meeting of Government leaders with Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan and will chair Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting from Washington.