Paul Hosford: 'The end of Covid? We’ll know it when we see it'

The Taoiseach refrained from naming firm dates for reopening Ireland amid fears of getting our hopes up, only for them to be dashed — but right now, people badly need some hope

Taoiseach Micheál Martin addressing the nation on the new Covid-19 roadmap. Picture: Julien Behal

And, so, Ireland has another new strategy to help see us out of the Covid nightmare.

Except this one does not have any dates for when that might happen, short of a review in six weeks, at which point we may see our 5km travel areas expanded or be allowed see some friends outdoors.