He's working from home in line with public health advice.

Sean Conlon says the service's opening hours put the unit to the "bottom of the pile".

Its future has been described as hanging in the balance.

Deputy Smyth says Directors and Masters of Maternity Hospitals "give no rhyme nor reason for the draconian rules".

Councillor Shane P O'Reilly says he has been contacted by people whose partner was not granted access during birth, despite updated HSE advice.

The third dose will be offered to qualifying people over the age of 12.

The plan is expected to be published next week.

It comes after criticism of the lack of mask wearing and social distancing at the All-Ireland Hurling Final.