Michael Clifford: Solidarity has taken quite a knocking

The last recession was mostly keenly felt by the low paid. This time the stakes are much higher. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Solidarity has been at a premium since last March. Solidarity is the best, and possibly only, defence against the virus. Solidarity prompts everybody to do their bit for the greater good.

The last week has not been a good one for solidarity. While the public is continually told that the fate of the virus is in their hands, those at the top appear to be carrying on as if the virus is still warming up in a Chinese food market.