''We can save thousands.''
The Health Minister has said regular people can save far more lives during the Coronavirus outbreak than doctors will.
His comments come after the Dáil and Seanad passed emergency legislation giving the government the power to detail people with the Coronavirus who refuse to self-isolate.
It also gives effect to extra social welfare supports for people impacted by the crisis.
Further legislation will be brought forward next week to ban evictions and give supports to renters.
Health Minister Simon Harris has said the next few weeks will require effort from everyone:
''I met with a senior consultant in intensive care the other day and she said to me, Doctors will save hundreds of lives during this pandemic.''
''But the people of Ireland can save thousands, we can save thousands.''
