Confusing messages and lack of clarity raise the ire of a weary nation

Politicians are divided on whether the government is losing its way or making the best of a difficult and largely unpredictable situation

‘The Taoiseach may have declared on Tuesday that “the end is now truly in sight”, but for most people the path ahead is far from clear’. Picture: Julien Behal

Pa Daly worked as a solicitor for more than two decades before being elected a TD for Kerry last year.

As he watched the Taoiseach offer little in the way of clues last Tuesday night as to when the current level 5 restrictions might be lifted, the Sinn Féin deputy couldn’t help but be reminded of his old career.

“I worked in the courts for years and one thing I learned is that every prisoner ...