The same is true of constant comparisons with what the Irish government is doing

No it isn't. Comparing what the UK does what other countries are doing and the consequences is sensible, whether those leaders be from Ireland, USA, China, Germany or anywhere else. What they do, and the consequences arising, can guide how the UK should or should not behave. If they do things that work, and we choose not to, it is right and proper to ask why not.

Comparing yourself to what people say who are in no position to do anything and there is no way to tell if or how well what they are suggesting would work is simply irrelevant.