Galway Bay fm newsroom - Taoiseach Micheál Martin is restricting his movements pending the results of a COVID test.
He was in contact with French President Emmanuel Macron at the European Council last week.
President Macron has tested positive for COVID-19 - and the Taoiseach is restricting his movements as a precaution.
Micheál Martin has had a rapid test with the results expected this afternoon.
It comes as the National Public Health Emergency Team has raised strong concerns about the spread of Covid-19 - with just over a week until Christmas.
Restrictions on family gatherings and inter-county travel are due to be eased from tomorrow.
The 14 day incidence rate now stands at 87 per 100 thousand and the 5-day average has increased to 339 cases.
The Chief Medical Officer says those indicators are moving in the "wrong direction" and that the country's in a precarious position.
Infectious diseases expert, Professor Sam McConkey, says the rising numbers could mean more restrictions are needed in January.
It's also been confirmed Covid-19 vaccinations will start across the EU on the 27th, 28th and 29th December.
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