I dont think it was the type of speech anyone should have been looking for inspiration from,but I suppose he delivered it with honesty,which is all we could have expected.im not afraid of covid 19,and I have more reason then most of you to be afraid,I think you just need to do what the HSE ,and doctors etc ask and try not to worry.there is a great saying I often THIS TO SHALL PASS
maybe he was saving his inspirational speech for a few weeks down the line. also that speech could have been for any country, very generic.
you are right not to be afraid o the virus, thats the problem with the people you see who are in serious panic, a lot think just because they are over 60 that if they get the virus they are dead. i think some people are just looking for attention to be honest, wearing masks 24/7, put the pics up on facebook for their friends to see.