The Irish State are once again under criticism for their broken promises regarding lockdown.
Some are upset about indoor dining being delayed, some with the potential for extended lockdowns heading into winter once more, some with the hospitality sector. The most cruel of all of these however, was the nasty and dismissive manner with which he informed families that they would not be permitted to have their children’s First Holy Communion or Confirmation in July.
Varadkar’s insensitive remarks came at the end of an hour long press conference, when a reporter asked them about the restrictions. Varadkar and Martin looked at one another as Martin fumbled with a mask. Varadkar then shrugged ‘Yeah…they’re off’, when pressed for clarification, he shrugged again ‘they’re off’, before leaving the stage.
Varadkar’s comments were particularly galling considering his behaviour at the weekend, openly cavorting alongside tens of thousands on Dublin’s streets as he attended Pride events.
Catholics parents, children and clergy must remember, they simply do not matter as much to him or to his government as Pride does.
