Ireland politics Coronavirus

Ultimately the politicians are accountable for handling of crisis, not NPHET

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From social distancing, to business closures, to when schools should be allowed to reopen again. The big decisions that are impacting on all of our lives are being guided by a committee of experts that has been advising the political decision makers through every step as they navigate this unfolding crisis.

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) was convened at the end of January - before the virus had hit our shores - and as such was the first pre-emptive step in ensuring a co-ordinated response.

Since then it has grown from around a dozen or so members to something closer to 40 today. The weight it carries in the overall decision making process has altered too.

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