Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the situation on the Northern Ireland protocol “is serious” and the vibe around it is negative. On Covid-19, Mr Martin said the situation is challenging. Mr Martin told the meeting the conversion rate between cases and hospitalisation is not getting any higher. People have a constitutional right to a passport.”Meanwhile, Mr Martin said the Government is committed to strengthening rural Ireland and the economy. On housing, Mr Martin said the country will have over 30,000 commencements from September to September which is a good sign for 2023.

Source: Irish Examiner November 11, 2021 05:10 UTC