Garda powers limited in response to social distancing breaches

The Berlin D2 venue on Dame Street, Dublin. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Gardaí investigating highly-publicised events at a Dublin pub at the weekend may only be able to submit a file to the DPP if they find evidence that food was not served with alcohol, sources have indicated.

Sources said the only other basis upon which they can send a file to the DPP is if there are breaches of separate liquor licensing laws, such as serving after hours.