The Northern Ireland Health Minister has written to the Irish Government asking it to do all it can to prevent non-essential cross-border travel, as restrictions on inter-county travel here are lifted on Monday.
Robin Swann said he's concerned that cross border interactions, for things like shopping and socialising, could fuel a fresh increase in community transmission of Covid-19 in the Republic and the North.
In a letter to Stephen Donnelly seen by RTÉ News, Minister Swann said while he looks forward to a time when cross border activities can resume, "we are not there yet".
He said clear messaging would be needed on the issue, backed up by "enforcement if required". In the letter which was sent on Wednesday, Robin Swann also asked Stephen