Paul Hosford: Gathering evidence that confusion around Covid restrictions reigns

Throughout the pandemic, the Government has been less than clear about what is 'advice' and what is 'law', leaving the public confused and fed-up

If people are within their rights to do something, the State should make it clear the advice is just that and explain clearly what the law actually is. File picture

"First of all, you can forget about takeaway pints."

Speaking on January 6, the Taoiseach made that emphatic statement. The Government was announcing new lockdown measures, schools were closed and new restrictions on travel were announced.