At a meeting of Government party leaders last night it was decided to accept NPHET advice on mask wearing in public settings.

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

Further appointments are being made available on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday of next week.

The requirement for Covid passes to access nightclubs has also been scrapped.

Customers weren't able to order a drink at the bar counter for almost two years.

The changes will initially apply to all new jobseekers’ applicants, before extending to others in the coming months.

Councillors were told the contractor was "suffering from staff reductions due to Omicron".

Professor Sam McConkey says the peak of Omicron has passed.