Irish Examiner View: Reckless behaviour in pandemic invites new and harder rules 

The Oliver Bond flats complex, in Dublin’s south inner city, scene of Saturday night's six-hour rave.  Picture: Collins Photos

Though they can sometimes be an effective diplomatic feint, generalisations are usually unwise, especially when being honest and unambiguous is the best course of action. An entire community cannot be condemned for the misdemeanours of an individual or even several individuals. Just as all Americans cannot be written off as mega-loud Trump voters, all Kerry people cannot be written off as frustrated football fans, Nor can all Cork people be described as weary, frustrated hurling fans though very many are. There are indeed subtleties and nuances in every group if only you look hard enough.

Despite that, it is hard enough to imagine extenuating circumstances to soften judgement of the large group who attended a Saturday six-hour rave at the Oliver Bond flat complex near Dublin's Christchurch. Their indifference to public health warnings, and the health of others,  was contemptible. That, however, was not the only weekend event in the capital to cause concern.