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Friday, 26 January 2024 06:36

The Taoiseach yesterday ruled out a tribunal or statutory inquiry.

A midlands TD is criticising the State's plans for an "evaluation" of its response to Covid-19.

Meath West Deputy and Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín is calling for a statutory investigation into Government decisions made during the pandemic.

He's describing its "no blame approach" as "politically self-serving."

The Taoiseach yesterday said a tribunal or statutory inquiry was not being considered.

Leo Varadkar briefed opposition leaders on the measures yesterday.

Deputy Tóibín says the Government's handling of the virus negatively affected society:

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