On Thursday, Leo Varadkar advised people intending to come home to Ireland from abroad for Christmas not to book flights yet. The Tánaiste told the Dáil: "I know that's difficult. I know that's tough but Christmas is six weeks away and it's too soon for people to be booking flights to come home."
His comments were echoed by Chief Medical officer Tony Holohan of National Public Health Emergency TeamIreland is currently half way through a six-week Level 5 lockdown, which is due to end in just under three weeks' time. It is not known yet what restrictions will be in place in Ireland during December.
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