We have exited the wartime status with coronavirus. So good so far. But there is a need to remain vigilant and everyone must be prepared for the unexpected.
Success and setbacks are part of life and this health emergency is unlikely to be any different. Thankfully, Covid-19 is no longer a source of widespread transmission in the community here - but that could change if behaviours change, and people do not adhere to the remaining restrictions.
At least now there is something to look forward to - the start of phase one of the reopening of Ireland from next Monday. This has been a long time coming.
It has been a difficult journey to reach this point. And no one wants to go back to the start again. From Monday, the country embarks on a new