A Leader in the Park

After months of 'lockdown' we are all champing on the bit, rearing to go, go go...Covid 19 has us all exhausted. Some more than others. Grief is all around - for those that died, for everything really. We are in shock, disbelief, horror at the savage onslaught of Covid 19.

So...what of the Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) having a semi-naked picnic in Phoenix park? doesn't he deserve a break? Is he not human to?

Yes & Yes BUT....BUT...there's a but!

Is it right?  What do I think? 

As someone who is age 67 with a neuro-muscular disease, in a wheelchair I've had to endure total lockdown. No carers near me for fear of covid.  No hospital or GP appointments, indeed no medical care whatsoever!

I am alone  trying to live without catching Covid. I've taken strict precautions. STRICT. I don't go out. I see no-one. 

and I see my 'leader' gamboling with his mates, shirt off, Garda in attendance, Leo having a laugh in the park....

This is a punch below my belt so it is!  Its an insult to us plebs!  when the elderly are let die in nursing homes all around the country. We disabled , sick, elderly were not considered. At all. When Covid began I asked for PPE for my carer's - refused. REFUSED. so I cancelled my carer's. how could I let them in with no PPE? How do I cope? badly. in pain...suffering...

I'm still seeking medical care but no-one is listening. I don't count in the covid era,but hey- our Taoiseach is OK .  He can go romp in the park and forget us cocooners, elderly, alone, sick, disabled, frightened...he can enjoy...

I see him with utter contempt...this is NOT Leadership...this is insulting every older, sick, disabled cocooner.

Yes Leo, you slapped us in the face! It is NOT befitting a Taoiseach.