Healy-Rae says he will not force customers to wear face coverings

Michael Healy Rae

Independent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae said he will not be forcing customers in his Kilgarvan shop to wear masks — but not because he is personally opposed to face coverings.

The wearing of masks in shops such as Mr Healy-Rae's has been legally mandatory since Monday, with a €2,500 fine or up to six months imprisonment available as punishment.