Irish Examiner view: Easing restrictions shouldn't mean a return to ‘normal’

Criminal to throw away our best opportunity to reset our traffic-choked, stress-inducing, carbon-emitting world

We don't want a return to the bad old days of heavy traffic. Picture: Larry Cummins

The further easing of restrictions yesterday was an important milestone as we continue to negotiate a path through a global pandemic that has claimed more than 7,400 lives on the island of Ireland. 

If all goes according to plan, the phased reopening of society should be complete by the end of October.