Seamus Coyle said he was disappointed by the response of the Health Minister.

A Professor in Experimental Immunology says it's good news as boosters have proved to be very effective.

Councillor Seamus Coyle warns that waiting times can cause children to lose their ability to walk.

It comes as the Health Minister has indicated some Covid restrictions could be eased before the end of the month.

However, the RCSI Hospital Group said there are no plans to extend the operating hours.

Eileen Costello, of The Garage Theatre in Monaghan, warned upcoming productions might have to be cancelled.

It comes as Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said today that Christmas pantos could go ahead, but advised against children attending them.

The variant was identified in South Africa and Hong Kong.