Varadkar: 'Mistakes were made' in handling of covid pandemic

The inquiry will look at the role of Government, opposition, media, and social media. Picture: Denis Minihane

Ireland’s covid-19 inquiry will not seek to place blame on anyone and will include the Government’s handling of the pandemic as well as the impact on the economy.

Opposition TDs were today briefed on plans for an inquiry which is expected to last between 12 and 18 months and will likely not be a statutory inquiry. People involved in decision-making surrounding the pandemic will also not be compelled to appear before it.