Taoiseach says he'll consider having an extra Bank Holiday this year as a boost to tourism

Former Minister Brendan Griffin has called on the government to approve a new Bank Holiday at the end of September.

The Fine Gael TD says it would be a boost to business: "Could I ask you if the government would give consideration to a new bank holiday at the end of September, as a boost to the tourism and hospitality sector. I welcome the announcements that were made recently in relation to reopening and I hope that as the vaccine momentum rollout grows we will see further easing of restrictions in relation to the sector."