Seanad debates
Monday, 1 March 2021
Health (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage
10:30 am
Garret Ahearn (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
The real message we need to get out is that while this is an important measure which will hopefully reduce numbers, it is not the only measure. Anyone who thinks locking down the country to prevent people coming in will stop this virus on its own is completely mistaken. There are measures we can all individually take and it is important we do so.
Looking at the protests in Dublin at the weekend, it is clear there is a certain group of people who have no interest in adhering to rules. Statements we make as public representatives have an impact on people like that and give them the justification to do as they please. I find it amazing that 23 people who appeared in court on Saturday or Sunday night were let out on bail. Having witnessed what happened in those protests, it is unacceptable that people were allowed to go home to their supporters and be seen almost as heroes for what they did. I thank the Minister for attending.
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