Growing fears that Nphet may not back full stadia reopening

Stadium workers transitioning the pitch from a soccer field to a rugby one ahead of the visit of the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium. There are doubts emerging that there will be a full house at the ground for the Six Nations opener against Wales next month. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Sport will on Thursday write to the Government to support a full reopening of sports stadiums for major events amid growing concerns Nphet will not back such a move.

Politicians across the Dáil and Seanad support a full restoration of crowds in time for Ireland’s Six Nations opener with Wales as well as the start of the GAA National Leagues schedule.