A Cavan mother and 2020 Operation Transformation Leader has accused health officials of "treating parents like children" regarding activities over the Halloween midterm.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ronan Glynn, says trick or treating can still go ahead but added that precautions should be taken due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases.
Meanwhile, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar recently told a group of fourth-class pupils that trick or treating can go ahead, once they wash their hands and social distance.
4,393 cases were reported in children aged 5-12 in the two weeks to last Monday, compared to 2,930 over a similar period earlier this month.
Speaking on The Wider View, Lorraine O'Neill said some health officials think parents lack "cop-on" regarding public health guidelines:
