The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Donnelly

'I think it is very, very important that Fianna Fáil sends a signal that we’re interested in young people'

Under new plans approved by Cabinet, nightclubs will be allowed to stay open until 6am, with last orders taken at 5am.

It was reported that health concerns about expanding the hours when alcohol can be sold were not shared at Cabinet.

People over the age of 50, pregnant people, healthcare workers and those over the age of 12 with an underlying condition are currently eligible for a second booster shot. However, Minister Donnelly confirmed, the National Immunisation Advisory Committee has not recommended booster shots for younger cohorts.

He also said that Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and the Government must “get its act together” and tackle scandals in the health service.

Covid saw huge deferment of many cases of cancer care and the health service

'There’s a lot of demand for them, so please do everything you can to turn up'

It comes as part of the inaugural Menopause Awareness Week in Ireland, which was launched earlier this week

There are currently no plans to bring in any mandatory mask rules this winter

"We are planning for a perfect storm of Covid, flu, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses."

It's not all good news as the Minister hinting that while there won't be restrictions, his Department and the HSE is nonetheless planning for a "very difficult winter."