Despite a concerning rise in cases over the past few days, further coronavirus restrictions have been lifted today.

We asked the Friday Forum whether it was the right decision.

Spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond TD  and co-leader of the Social Democrats, party spokesperson on Health, Finance, and Public Expenditure and Reform, Roisin Shortall TD joined Pat to discuss.

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