Alison O'Connor: Given our unique circumstances, zero Covid is simply not realistic

Those calling for a ‘sealing’ of the 500km of border are looking for the impossible

The Government is developing laws that require travellers arriving in Ireland to quarantine. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

We have hit peak ‘kick the cat’ territory. January 2021 will be remembered as the lowest of low points in our Covid experience. 

We crossed the 3,000 barrier in terms of Irish deaths from the virus and we’ve received a savage psychological kicking.