NPHET is due to meet on Thursday as calls for the easing of restrictions mount. It comes as the Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says the restrictions should only be in place if there’s a clear public health need.

Kieran was joined by Labour Party Leader, Alan Kelly to discuss

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