DUBLIN (IRELAND) – Easing of restrictions in Ireland beyond July 5 in the increased presence of the COVID-19 Delta variant is still under consideration. Ireland’s health minister, Stephen Donnelly made the announcement. Most of the indoor restaurant and bar services are due to resume.
“At this point, it’s too early to say,” Stephen Donnelly told national broadcaster RTE. “We know COVID tears up the best laid plans and it’s a rapidly evolving situation with Delta.”
While Deputy Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said ahead of a cabinet meeting on Tuesday that the plan remained on track, Prime Minister Micheal Martin was quoted as saying on Wednesday that nothing can be guaranteed and that the government would follow health officials’ advice.