Level 5 restrictions have worked but re-opening hospitality is difficult and will be a risk, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told a meeting of his parliamentary party. The private meeting heard from Mr Martin that the country will move from level 5 to “level 3 with modifications”. Mr Martin said level 5 has worked and that the Government is awaiting Nphet advice before it announces the full details of the plan. Mr Martin said the winter initiative invested a lot into the community and the country is reaping the rewards. According to sources, Mr Flaherty called on the Government to “stop cowering and open up the economy".

Source: Irish Examiner November 25, 2020 21:23 UTC