Relaxation of Restrictions, Part XII *Read OP For Mod Warnings*

I don't believe that times report for a second. This has been a very choreographed charade IMO. Tony laid out what they wanted, and they all agreed to leak the worst case scenario, while their real intention was what that fraud of a taoiseach announced yesterday evening.

There was no surprise, Government would have us think that The CMO and Philip Nolan, met MM, LEO & Eamonn Ryan during the week to discuss Christmas gifts idea's, it's utter nonsense. I've absolutely no doubt restriction measures were discussed, it's simply beggars belief, 2 days later somehow NPHET miraculously came up with new restriction idea's.

NPHET met on Thursday, all quite until the standard letter was sent across Thursday evening. Leaks commenced shortly afterwards.

Next morning Government TD's and senators rolled out to express shock and horror, then we hear "Yet again" ministers blind sided as no mention of any restrictions mentioned or flagged at earlier meeting during the week. (This excuse really worn out by now)

Then the silliness went from ridiculous to absolute farce, Government were going to "Defy" NPHET by 3 hours, now we entered the Territory of just plain absurdity.

Meehole goes to the Plint, announces the 8pm closure hoping the nation would be greatful of his Brave stance (Complete Tool)

Finally and to use, Leo's favorite word 'Peculiar " the CMO turns up later at the government press conference in a pathetic show of Solidarity, the Gag order didn't last too long. Not once, I repeat, Not once has the CMO attended these after announcement press conferences and yet we're supposed to believe there was no Coordination regarding the ultimate decision on further restrictions.

It's incredulous, Ludicrous, Beyond belief and actually quite pathetic.

We can however be thankful for one thing, Eaomonn Ryan's absence from the press conference 😏

Yup this has been how to undermine a booster rollout in 24 hours.

I was never vulnerable, I took it so life could resume.

As I've said many times during this, COVID has changed all, some have even managed to enthusiastically embrace their worst devils. Yeah it's great for someone whose path though life seems to involve an unhealthy level of otherness but we really must keep the unwashed outside the gates.

Zero per cent

Secondary students didn’t need one (nor staff for that matter ) . In fact they can’t even be asked if they have taken one when they test positive or are close contact etc

I've seen a Facebook post get shared twice in the last few hours from a page called "Restrictions Updates Ireland"

PUBLICANS PLANNING TO IGNORE TAOISEACHS 8PM CLOSING.. REBELLION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY BEGINS MONDAY

Obviously it's only a rumor and not the most reliable news source but every major decision started with a rumor so I'd keep the eye open on this one

This is my own thinking

I won't be boosted before Christmas, had a bad kick with dose 2 and don't want that before Christmas. I might get around to it in the new year, might not.

Not like I'll be going anywhere, or I am high risk. Id rather the booster went to someone who needs it more, if even to help their anxiety

Don't see it playing out like that.

It's not a requirement for second level.

They won't, it's heat of the moment stuff at work. It's Christmas week and they'll just muddle through and they'll see where they are over the break.

I could be wrong and hopefully I am but I'm beginning to think government underming its own vaccine message. We're constantly being told we're in a better place 🤔, Really 🤔, they constantly quote how well we're doing, Number 4 etc in Europe for boosters , this very government fought against boosting health care workers last September 🙄

I personally believed vaccine protection was waning months ago and yet government only really accepted this around November.

The booster campaign was a shambles during the first few weeks , even before Omicron appeared and then they open it up to the entire population knowing systems weren't coping and not enough staff in place.

Then , there's all the measures, track and trace they'd essentially abandoned in September, antigen testing debacle etc

Obviously Omicron wasn't anticipated but the dogs on street new variants were always a possibility.

I personally got my booster (immune compromised) 2 weeks ago and am greatful but I was struck listening to others at the GP surgery, how many were asking the same Question, why are we bothering and this before yesterday's announcements.

Again, hope I'm wrong but honestly someone at government or Health Department level needs to stop and think, what's going on is just absurd and its only going to get worse .

Again all the above a humble opinion.

Yes, hospital and ICU numbers have dropped significantly (they seem to have gotten a hold on Hospital outbreaks). Numbers testing positive have stabilised and a new milder variant is on the scene. All very positive stuff but yet we are given more restrictions.