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Taoiseach Micheal Martin has predicted a “different Christmas” this year, as Ireland continues to crack down on Covid-19.
The leader of Fianna Fail spoke out on Friday night, as the lockdown appears to be working with the incidence rate of countries falling by the day.
The Taoiseach is hopeful that by December 1 the country will have very low virus levels and can begin to reopen the country.
However, an early exit seems unlikely despite the positive trends.
Mr. Martin told RTE News: “My take is that we looked into this over the six weeks so the numbers really go down to a low level.
“So that we have maximum flexibility for December and beyond and get a long period of recovery of the economy and reopening of the company.
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“That is the general ambition of Level Five.”
On the topic of Christmas, the Taoiseach said that while it will be different, it can still be enjoyable.
Mr. Martin added: “We are aware that people want a Christmas, it will not be the same as last year, it cannot be due to a global pandemic.”
“However, I believe that since we are all learning as we go, individually, collectively and as families, about how Covid impacts people.
“I think we can create a window of opportunity for December so that people can have a good Christmas, even if it’s different than usual.
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