The Taoiseach has not ruled out the introduction of further Covid-19 restrictions before Christmas, as Omicron threatens to become the dominant strain in the country.  Joining Ciara this morning with more on this was Professor Sam McConkey, Infectious Disease Specialist at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.

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