Donnelly does not see Gardaí being needed to enforce wearing of face masks in shops

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD during a Cabinet meeting at Dublin Castle. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that he does not envisage the Gardaí being called upon to enforce the mandatory wearing of face masks in shops and shopping centres.

There has not been a need for the Gardaí to be involved with the enforcement of masks on public transport so he did not see why they would be necessary in shops.