Immunologist says it's a mistake to allow American tourists into the country

It's 'outrageous' and 'disgraceful' that tourists from the likes of Texas and Arizona are allowed to fly into Ireland, according to an immunology expert.

Concerns have been raised at the amount of people visiting Ireland from America due to the surge in cases of COVID-19.

Flights to Ireland from virus hotspots such as Dallas resumed over the weekend.

Trinity College school of Immunology Professor Luke O'Neill says it's a big mistake letting American tourists in: