We looked forward optimistically to the safe resumption of indoor activities for children, and indoor hospitality for the adults. Parents, especially mothers, made their work plans around the availability of indoor camps; children looked forward to time with their friends, entertainment and normality. Unless, that is, they are unvaccinated children, in which case they can accompany their parents indoors. We worry about our children, denied so much, pushed again and again to the back of the queue of priorities. We know that there will be a significant cost to schools, and the taxpayer in order to make schools safe and to protect children from infection.

Source: Irish Examiner July 18, 2021 16:30 UTC