The top stories this morning.
- The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar, is in the US today where he will take part in a series of meetings aimed at strengthening trade relations between Ireland and the US.
- The airport on the Spanish island of La Palma has closed and all flights are cancelled as the volcanic eruption intensifies.
- The Taoiseach Michael Martin has said he has no issue with the principle of children aged 5 - 12 being vaccinated against Covid-19.
- A stronger and more potent dose of the Flu vaccine will be given to people aged over 65 this year
