Daniel McConnell: After four full lockdowns a different approach is required

Dr Tony Holohan gave an unconvincing explanation of the shift in his stance on antigen testing. Both he and Nphet are open to legitimate criticism

THE start of a new year is a time to take stock, assess how things stand, and to examine how some items can be improved.

While for the second year in a row it was a thoroughly disrupted Christmas, this time because of the Omicron surge, concern is now shifting to the next 10 days or so.