Micheál Martin had a meeting with Emmanuel Macron who has since tested positive for Covid-19 James Ward, PA 17 December, 2020 15:38
The taoiseach has tested negative for Covid-19 following contact with French President Emmanuel Macron, who has contracted the virus.
Micheál Martin attended a meeting with President Macron at the European Council in Brussels on Thursday and Friday last week.
The taoiseach was tested on his return from Brussels and has now undergone a second, rapid test following confirmation of Mr Macron s diagnosis. The results were negative, it was confirmed this afternoon.
Mr Martin also attended a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday this week after arriving back from the European Council meeting.
Mr Martin also attended a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday this week after arriving back from the European Council meeting.
His spokesman said they would wait for the results of Thursday’s test before deciding if other Government ministers would be tested.
The spokesman said the Taoiseach was restricting his movements on Thursday, pending the results of his Covid-19 test.
Finance Minster Paschal Donohoe was also in Brussels last week.
His spokesman said he was tested before leaving Ireland and again on his return and “has restricted his movements in accordance with the healthcare advice given”.
A press conference due to be attended by Mr Donohoe on Thursday afternoon was delayed pending the outcome of the Taoiseach’s test results.