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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Who Was Really Running The Country During The Pandemic?

You may ask yourself who ran the country during the pandemic? The answer depends on when you ask and...
Aoibhin Meghen
Aoibhin Meghen

5:46 PM - 4 Aug 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Who Was Really Running The Country During The Pandemic?

Aoibhin Meghen
Aoibhin Meghen

5:46 PM - 4 Aug 2021

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You may ask yourself who ran the country during the pandemic?

The answer depends on when you ask and who you ask.

One report claims that sweeping powers to restrict our liberties in the name of public health were handed over to the National Public Health Emergency Team.

Alan Eustace, a PhD candidate at Trinity College’s Law School and co-author and editor of the report, joined The Last Word to discuss.

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