We discuss how antigen testing could assist the safe return to work and live events and how the pausing of restrictions would make Cork Jazz Festival events unviable. This morning Pat was joined by on the show by Ed O’Leary, Co-owner of The Good Room event planner in Cork, Michael O'Donovan, Chairperson Cork City & Cork County Branch Vintners Federation of Ireland, and owner of The Castle Inn, South Main Street, and Bernard Harbor, Head of Communications with Forsa.

Pat also heard how antigen testing works in Germany with Thomas Sparrow German Correspondent.

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