Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has cancelled a number of engagements and is self-isolating following a positive antigen test.
Mr Varadkar had been due to undertake a number of public engagements at Ballincollig and Ringaskiddy in Co Cork this morning and this afternoon, as well as attending a number of private party functions.
However, it was confirmed this morning that he would not be attending the events.
A spokesman for Minister Varadkar said: "The Tánaiste is self-isolating due to a positive antigen test. He had tested negative yesterday in Brussels.
"He has some mild intermittent symptoms but is otherwise well and intends to carry out any functions that he can virtually."
The spokesman said that Mr Varadkar intends to carry out any functions which he can virtually.
Additional reporting David Murphy
