While the rest of the world is vaccinating and opening up, weâre lagging behind and tightening restrictions. The public is expected to take the brunt of the painfully slow vaccine roll-out. Â
Other countries make reasonable concessions to continue some kind of quality of life â percentage limits or outdoor dining. We stay in lockdown until thereâs another lockdown.Â
We look on while England announces it will open beer gardens next month; we were amazed to see New York taverns open - albeit with an earlier closing time - on St Patrickâs Day. Â
In Ireland, we spent the national holiday at home in our houses, alone. Meeting another person is banned. The unhinged message from NPHET on Paddy's Day was: "Risk having one drink outside with someone and youâll die."