Daniel McConnell: Tánaiste's attack on Nphet brings unnecessary heat on the government

Perhaps driven by some focus group research which told him that bashing Nphet is a winner among Fine Gael voters, Varadkar let loose on Claire Byrne Live. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

The day began with Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s severe kicking of Dr Tony Holohan and team ringing loudly in our ears.

The pointed attacks by Mr Varadkar on the Chief Medical Officer and the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) appalled many, including some within his own government.