Taoiseach Defends Not Holding A Cabinet Meeting Over The Weekend To Sign Off On New COVID Restrictions

NPHET has recommended shutting down the hospitality sector

They have also recommended and re-instituting restrictions on travel and house visits from December 28th.

Cabinet Ministers will meet on Tuesday to make a decision - but are likely to accept the recommendations. 

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says it won't be a full lockdown on all services: