'We can't go back now': Gardaí to get sweeping new powers to shut pubs, parties and restaurants

Angela Boland, Youghal, and John McGrath, Tipperary, shopping in Brooks SuperValu in Youghal, Co Cork, prior to the introduction of the latest Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Howard Crowdy

Gardaí are to be given sweeping new powers to shut down pubs, restaurants and house parties as part of new restrictions to combat the spread of Covid-19.

The new measures include limited interactions for the over 70s, new limits on numbers indoors and outdoors, a return to home working and advice to avoid public transport.