'Candidates like Niamh Smyth from Cavan getting votes in the southern part of Monaghan'

Ivana Bacik left the Seanad when elected to the Dáil.

Deputy Smyth says that many politicians believe that they have to take a certain amount of abuse because of their role, however, she feels her and her colleagues were right to call out this behaviour.

A roadmap for reopening is expected next week.

A plan for the lifting of restrictions is expected next week.

There's been criticism but some say local counties still aren't getting enough.

There's been ongoing controversy over Covid-19 guidelines this week.