Michael McDowell has 'no confidence' in Nphet as Dublin lockdown 'flies in the face of science'

Michael McDowell said the decision to lock down has not been scientifically justified.
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The difference in treatment of meat plants and restaurants means the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) does not deserve public respect or confidence, a senator has said.

Former tánaiste and justice minister, Senator Michael McDowell delivered a stinging rebuke of Nphet on foot of its recommendation to send Dublin into a fresh lockdown.