Analysis: Martin heralds ‘days of hope’ as he reveals reopening plan
The Taoiseach praised the public – and his own government – as he announced that almost all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted by October 22
It was quite something to see Taoiseach Micheál Martin jumping over a step as he made his way back up the red-carpeted stairs in Government Buildings. He had that spring in his step after finishing telling the nation about what could be the last Covid-19 reopening plan.
“Tá laethanta an dóchais tagtha,” he said. “The days of hope have come.”
It was a type of low-key Covid-19 victory speech, with Martin praising the resilience of ...