There is likely to be considerable pushback from Government to recommendations that the country move to level 5 Covid restrictions. They said the matter will be considered by Government on Monday but there is no plans to expedite Tuesday’s weekly Cabinet meeting. Earlier, a move to level 4 restrictions for the entire country was touted as possible as NPHET moved to tackle “an alarming rise in cases”. A decision to tighten restrictions will be considered by Government on Monday but more likely at its weekly Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Any recommendation will be assessed and there is a possibility an incorporeal Cabinet meeting could be tabled for Monday, should it be required.

Source: Irish Examiner October 04, 2020 19:44 UTC