Gardaí enforcing shoppers to wear masks will be 'a last resort' according to Helen McEntee

People wearing facemasks in Athy, Co Kildare. The Government hopes strict policing will not be necessary. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Justice Minister said Gardaí will be called as a last resort if people refuse to wear masks inside shops or shopping centres.

Face coverings will be mandatory in retail settings from Monday.