The Taoiseach says Ireland has a "very good chance" of managing the Omicron variant if socialisation reduces by between 20 and 30 per cent.
Ministers will meet this morning to sign off on enhanced financial supports for businesses in the hospitality and events sector affected by the new Covid restrictions.
75,000 vaccine boosters were administered yesterday.
Micheál Martin says we can avoid further restrictions if the country sticks with the current measures