The Government are facing stern criticism for going back on their policy of ''What is open will stay open''.

These restrictions are an attempt to reduce social contacts and combat the virulent Delta wave of Covid-19.

Liam Herrick, Director Irish Council For Civil Liberties, Kate O’Connell, pharmacist & former TD, Ian Redmond, owner of Tramline, Mark McGowan, President Restaurant Association Ireland and owner Peggy Moore’s pub in Drogheda and Daniel McConnell, Political Editor, Irish Examiner join the Last Word to discuss.

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