The panel also said the current global system was not adequate to protect people, and that it took too long to declare an international public health emergency. The public inquiry here should focus on whether enough regard was given to the threat of the virus in nursing home settings. However, the public inquiry should not become a point-scoring exercise. While the Government makes preparation for a public inquiry, it is also important that commemorative events take place at an appropriate time. The nation has yet to properly grieve for the great trauma that has occurred.

Source: Irish Independent May 16, 2021 01:30 UTC