Taoiseach: Ireland 'going in the right direction' to begin re-opening next week, but testing concerns remain

Leo Varadkar said a limited easing of restrictions could begin on Monday.

Image: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie Image: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie TAOISEACH LEO VARAKDAR has indicated that the country remains on track to begin phase one of the government’s roadmap for lifting Covid-19 restrictions next week.

The government has previously indicated that from next week, people will be able to meet in a small group outdoors if they maintain physical distancing. There are still issues around the country’s sample, test and trace processes, with some people waiting a week or more for their results. This will be one of the key factors considered by the National Public Health Emergency Team this week.

The Taoiseach also suggested that the government’s wage subsidy scheme would be extended longer than the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment to help more people get back to work.

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