The Taoiseach has dismissed a warning given by the Tánaiste that travel to the North could be stopped because of high Covid levels across the border. Retail, gyms, hairdressing, and personal services will open first, with Mr Varadkar saying it will be "haircuts and shopping before nights out". Mr Varadkar was also pressed on the issue of pubs at his own party's meeting. Mr Varadkar said he is looking forward to next year when people will hopefully regain the personal freedoms that were taken for granted before the pandemic. However, Mr Varadkar said there is a need to be frank with people and if the country opens up case numbers will also go up.

Source: Irish Examiner November 26, 2020 06:30 UTC