The Deputy Government Chief Whip has defended the Tánaiste's comments on the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Leo Varadkar said NPHET's recommendation to move the country to Level 5 restrictions was "not thought through".
Kerry Fine Gael TD Brendan Griffin says it is very disappointing to be back at Level 3 restrictions but a serious second wave of COVID is hitting the country.
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Deputy Griffin says he is not sure if it would be possible to get full compliance by going to Level 5 tonight.
He says the Government has a difficult task in striking a balance between saving lives and livelihoods:
