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We asked Irish Mirror readers if they wanted a second ‘circuit breaker’ lockout to stop the spread of Covid-19 and potentially save Christmas.
It comes after Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said a second block could be on the cards after Saturday’s jump of more than 1,000 cases.
However, he stressed that there is no guarantee that another lock will save the holiday period and that opening is more difficult than blocking.
The Fine Gael frontman told the Sunday Independent: “I know some say that a circuit break could save Christmas, but I’m not so sure. The problem is that when you are completely blocked it is difficult to get out of there. I have already learned, reopening is much more difficult than closing. “
He added: “It breaks my heart to think of it happening a second time.”
(Image: PHOTOGRAPH BY JULIEN BEHAL)
And on Sunday morning we asked Irish Mirror readers this question: “With Leo Varadkar suggesting that there might be another roadblock on the way, would you be happy with a circuit breaker to save Christmas?”
More than 600 people have responded so far in two hours, here is the selection of what many people are thinking;
Should Ireland close a second time?
Amy moore
“I suffer from depression, and I even know we need another lockdown before it gets worse … or else we won’t see our family for Christmas and I’ve never missed a Christmas with my mom.”
Paul O’Malley
“No … ruining more people’s lives, more lost jobs, suicides, abandoned important treatments … I’ve just learned to live with this.”
Audrey o’neill
“It will not save Christmas, as soon as we open again the same thing will happen, we have to protect the vulnerable and learn to live with this until we get a vaccine, the economy and people’s health may not be capable of another.” emergency shutdown. “
Meena collins
“It’s bad for working people who are going to be fighting for Christmas, but maybe it will make us a lot better for our families and our health.”
Jack Pazdan
“We follow the rules, at least most of us. Cases come up. It’s not working. It’s time for the Swedish way of dealing with this insanity.”
Cute kenny
“Unfortunately, if that’s what it takes, then yes, if people had listened and followed the basic rules, we would not be in this position.
“The moment the blockade was lifted, people didn’t give a shit, so you reap what you sow.”
Sandra adams
“A circuit breaker for how long? 2 weeks that lasts 2 months? Or longer? It is more difficult to open than to lock and also the closures do not work or we would have already overcome it.
“I think we need to protect the vulnerable and let the rest of us get on with it as best we can.”
Siobhan Hogan
“I’m not happy with any blockages. I’m angry, anxious, sad. I miss our whole way of life, I miss hugs, I miss passing people to get to the bar, I miss going out to dinner.”
“But then I am a pharmacy assistant. I worked throughout the closing 13 hours a day without lunch, going home exhausted, getting up exhausted, I couldn’t see my parents, but through a window, my mom is on oxygen 24 hours a day. , 7 days a week I know we’ll have to do this lock, hopefully sooner rather than later.
“My heart goes out to those who have lost their jobs, livelihoods, businesses, nothing will ever be the same, I feel sorry for the children who may never know the freedom that we once had at least we have our memories, I don’t know if that it’s a good or not … I just miss the old days. “
Susan O’Mara
“No, the submissive are suffering while the reckless continue to spread the disease.
“Please hit hard where the problem really lies, it certainly isn’t the companies that have worked so hard to create a safe environment.”
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