The Taoiseach says a vaccine passport could be introduced to allow people to travel abroad

The Taoiseach says the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine will be given to people for free in the new year once it has been approved for use.

Micheal Martin says it’s “very possible” a vaccine passport could be introduced to allow people travel abroad and attend large gatherings.

In an interview with the Sunday Independent, he says Level 3 restrictions are “not set in stone” for Christmas, and a variation’s being considered by government.

He also ruled out mandatory mask wearing in public during the busy shopping period.