Irish Examiner view: Together, we must build a better Ireland

Frontline staff have been magnificent but structural deficiencies have become all too obvious.

FOR many of us, the past year has been a time for reflection on the things that matter most — family, friendship, and the simple business of staying alive and healthy. But, in order for our shared experience to become a catalyst for change, we all need to work to create a better future for everyone. We must look beyond the pandemic and focus in particular on justice, health, education, housing, and the environment.

In terms of justice, we need to reimagine the extent to which gardaí should be allowed to spy on ordinary citizens. The European Court of Justice is due to rule later this month on the Graham Dwyer murder case and the signs are that it will decide that our current laws permit excessive use of mobile phone and other data.