It is “inevitable” that cases of monkeypox will be confirmed here, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said.
It comes after the first case of monkeypox has been recorded in Northern Ireland.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Mr Varadkar said: “We’re not aware of any cases in the Republic of Ireland as of yet but it’s almost inevitable, in fact, it is inevitable that there will be cases in the Republic of Ireland.
