Cabinet agree legislation on stronger powers for gardaí

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The Cabinet has agreed legislation that would give gardaí the power to shut pubs that are not adhering to public health guidelines

While concerns remain about gatherings in private houses, no legislation on the matter went to Government today.

Gardaí will also be able to apply to the District Court for an Emergency Closure Order, which could close a pub for up to 30 days. Speaking to RTÉ's Drivetime, Senator Michael McDowell said proposed action by the gardaí must be "proportional". He suggested that a voluntary education strategy be implemented to seek compliance from young people.

The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer has warned that Covid-19 is "just as transmissible" and lethal now as it was back in February. Professor Philip Nolan, head of the NPHET Epidemiological Modelling Group, said the key to suppressing the virus is to stick to the advice from health officials, particularly in relation to limiting social interactions.

Mr Cribben said the VFI is calling for an immediate package of supports for pub owners, adding that he would prefer "if Cabinet focused today on a support package for the 3,500 pubs who have been closed for 24 weeks".A consultant Rheumatologist at Beaumont Hospital has called for better explanation from public health on "high risk examples" to explain why households are a the source of virus outbreaks.

 

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