Further 23,702 cases of Covid-19 reported as ICU numbers spike in 24 hours

Speaking before a meeting of the Cabinet, he said: 'It is absolutely the case that we’re seeing an increase in the number of people in hospital with Covid.'

As of Monday morning, there were 1,308 Covid-19 patients in hospital, with 49 in intensive care. File picture: Denis Minihane.

There are no plans to reintroduce Covid-19 restrictions despite a rapid rise in cases, the Tánaiste has said.

Today, the Department of Health has reported an additional 23,702 cases of Covid-19.