The President of the IMO is hopeful any issues with delays to testing, or people getting results, will be resolved soon.
Longford GP Padraig McGarry claims that in recent days patients who tests carried out received their results within 24 hours.
He admits anyone waiting over 72 hours for results is disappointing but locally the service is working well:
The Government insists giving Gardaí new enforcement powers to shut down pubs and house parties breaching Covid-19 restrictions is a priority.
Legislation will need to be passed by the Dail, which doesn't resume until September 15th, two days after the restrictions are due to expire.
The Government wants Gardaí to have the power to shut down businesses and house parties on the spot for breaching covid-19 restrictions
It's seeking advice from the attorney general on legislation that will give Gardaí enforcement powers should they discover a pub is serving alcohol without food, or that a social gathering of more than 6 people from 3 households is underway.
However the Dail isn't sitting until after the restrictions are due to expire, calling into question how the Government plans to get the legislation passed.
There's a possibility the Dail may have to be recalled, with Independent TD Mattie McGrath raising serious concerns about giving the Gardaí increased powers without having the opportunity to debate the proposal.
Gardaí have found policing the restrictions in licensed premises and at house parties a challenge and would welcome powers that would further assist them.
