1) I am an optimist & I really like highlighting progress the Irish people have made against #Covid19 but I have to say this - any narrative emerging that this battle is won needs to be dismissed. Progress is clear but fragile. The virus is here, it’s infectious & it can be fatal

2) If we ease some restrictions soon it will be more important than ever that we all follow public health advice. Physical distance will remain vital & not going beyond any easing allowed will be crucial to success or failure. Huge self-discipline will be required from us all

3) We all want restrictions eased when safe to do so -but anything that rushes ahead of advice or allows impatience with pace of easing take over will set itself up for failure, for much more illness & sadly many more deaths. Let’s do this right & let’s continue to work together