Ireland to introduce indoor hospitality vaccine pass

The transcript discusses the cautious approach being taken due to a new, more infectious variant. It highlights uncertainty about the variant's severity and outlines a proposal to allow fully vaccinated individuals access to various venues. The complexity of this proposal is acknowledged, and the need for further planning and consultation with businesses and unions is emphasized.

What is known about the new variant mentioned in the text?

What uncertainties are associated with the new variant?

What are the implications of allowing fully vaccinated individuals into various venues?

How long does the speaker suggest is needed to work out the details regarding the new variant?

What factors need to be considered before implementing the proposal mentioned?