Taoiseach questioned by inquiry into handling of covid pandemic

Inquiry into handling of covid pandemic will be concluded before end of 2026, says Micheál Martin

Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with the independent covid-19 evaluation panel on Monday. File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

An inquiry into Ireland's handling of the covid pandemic will be concluded before the end of the year, with the Taoiseach undergoing questioning from experts this week, Cabinet has been told.

The independent evaluation was established in 2025 to examine pandemic responses across hospitals, the community, and nursing homes, along with wider economic and societal impacts.