Irish Examiner view: Support those who protect us

Weekend reports of a restaurant receiving cancellations because staff and customers were wearing masks show the challenges remaining with public attitudes. File picture. 

We have, so far at least, avoided the polarisation and aggression around the need for self-discipline to try to contain the pandemic. There have of course been too many exceptions - take a bow Killarney - but by and large there is a generally observed consensus.

That solidarity, though it could be improved, has allowed Government to consider if concerts might resume if alcohol is not served on the premises. This seems appropriate as the live music sector has been mothballed for six months - an entirely unsustainable situation.