The head of the HSE has refuted claims that the country's covid-19 testing and tracing system is "falling apart."
Paul Reid has admitted there has been a strain on turnaround times, but says the process now takes a median time of 2.3 days to complete.
Earlier this week, Trinity College Immunology Professor Tomás Ryan said the system was not fast enough and believed it was falling apart.
HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid insists that they are meeting the current testing demand:
Meanwhile, junior minister admits the government can't afford any more 'missed opportunities in cohesion' around it's Covid 19 messaging.
In recent days, conflicting statements at press conferences have led to confusion among departments and the public.
This morning, the government was forced to clarify that 50 people were allowed to attend cinemas, theatres and art galleries, after the Health Minister claimed yesterday that only 6 could go.
Junior Minister Josepha Madigan admits there has been a 'lack of synergy' among departments at times.
