Irish Examiner view: No switching off when it comes to combating the pandemic

Although it has taken on the qualities of a farcical comedy in recent days, the ongoing drama that is the fight against Covid-19 continues.

Phil Hogan (pictured) has been a towering presence in Irish politics and his public service will be recognised when the dust settles on golfgate. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Phil Hogan’s decision to resign was the right one. That it was welcomed immediately as such by political leaders of all stripes, shows the gravity of the situation.

As the world battles against Covid-19 and we are all asked to put our lives on hold to tackle it, politicians must have the trust of the public so that we win this fight.