He was informed yesterday.
The Tanaiste's restricting his movements after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19.
Leo Varadkar says he was informed yesterday, but a subsequent test has come back as negative for the virus.
However he'll now be restricting his movements to working from home and outdoor exercise in line with public health advice.
In a statement, he said: “Yesterday I was informed that I was a close contact of someone who tested positive for Covid-19. I was swabbed yesterday and the test has come back negative.
“In line with public health advice, I will be restricting my movements to home and outdoor exercise. There are no implications for anyone who has been in close contact with me. I am perfectly well and will be working from home.”
It comes as Finance Minister Paschal Donohue is also restricting his movements, after another member of the Eurogroup of Finance Ministers tested positive for Covid-19.
