What we should and shouldn't expect from Ireland's Covid-19 review

Analysis: Debates still rage over what Ireland did and didn't do during the pandemic so how should the review panel approach its work?

Shamsoddin Shariati

Published in RTE Brainstorm.

18 Nov 2024
Ireland's Covid-19 review

This article delves into the complexities and expectations surrounding Ireland's Covid-19 review. He discusses the critical questions that need to be addressed, the challenges of retrospective analysis, and the importance of a balanced perspective to draw meaningful lessons from the pandemic response. The article emphasizes that while debates on past actions are inevitable, the review should focus on constructive insights for future public health crises.