Recently, The British first Johnson's life is not very good, the prime minister's position is in jeopardy, and neighboring Ireland, the same script has been staged.
According to the Guardian, Irish Foreign Minister Covine made it clear in a recent media interview that he had issued an order to investigate a Champagne celebration party attended by members of his diplomatic service during the first lockdown.
The incident occurred in June 2020, when the epidemic in Ireland was so severe that the government, as a last resort, declared a nationwide lockdown. At that time, the Irish government had already issued a clear regulation that the number of people in indoor gatherings was limited to six people.
But just as ireland was in lockdown and most people were resting at home, Burgess, the secretary general of the Irish Foreign Office, posted a photo on his social media. In the photo, more than 20 foreign ministry officials drinking champagne did not maintain social distancing, did not comply with the government's epidemic prevention and control policies, and did not wear masks. According to the Guardian, they held a party to celebrate Ireland's becoming a non-permanent member of the Un's Security Council at the time.
It also became a huge scandal in the Irish foreign service, and public opinion in Ireland blamed Coveny because, according to his previous announcements, he knew that the staff of his diplomatic service had held a champagne party on the night of the incident. Although the party violated the government's epidemic prevention and control directives, he said that he trusted Burgess very much and thought that it was not a big deal for foreign ministry officials to hold a party.
However, Coveney also admitted that although it was a temporary gathering, it was clearly "inappropriate". Coveny said they should have led by example, while members of the other diplomatic service were embarrassed and ashamed of what had happened. This may even have a direct impact on the Irish government's approval rating.
In response, Ireland's Cabinet Prime Minister Varadkar claimed in an interview with the media that the matter of the parties held by the personnel of the diplomatic service should not be the responsibility of Foreign Minister Covenney. As a politician, he had no power to restrain public officials. In Valadeka's view, it is "unfair" for Covini to be held accountable for crimes committed by the staff of his own department.
In addition to Ireland, Britain's Johnson government has also been exposed to party scandals. At the height of the epidemic in the Uk, British government staff also held public parties, which attracted widespread attention from public opinion. There are even calls for the Johnson government to step down, and they are taking responsibility for the current spiral of the epidemic in the UK. The government scandals in the United Kingdom and Ireland are actually a common phenomenon in Europe and the United States, and politicians in these countries have not focused their attention on protecting people's lives.
Part of the source: Observer Network