TD's Criticise Phased Lifting Of Restrictions.

Monday, 17 January 2022 at 08:49

By Breffni Clack

There's criticism of suggestions that covid restrictions here will be lifted on a phased basis.

There's criticism of suggestions that covid restrictions here will be lifted on a phased basis.Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said the aim is to have all restrictions lifted by the end of this year, but it shouldn't be done at a 'risky or reckless pace'.
However Independent TD Marc MacSharry says that while NPHET has been doing its 'best', there needs to be a clearer breakdown of who is now at the biggest risk from covid, so that we can reopen society as quickly as possible.

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