Covid-19: Cabinet to give Gardaí power to close pubs breaching health guidelines 

As part of the proposals, it would be an offence to organise or attend a gathering of more than six people in a private house. Picture: iStock

The cabinet is meeting today to consider giving Gardaí the power to close a pub on the spot if they are found to be in breach of Covid-19 rules and increase enforcement powers to shutdown house parties. 

The proposed new legislation is part of further measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19 announced last week and is expected to be approved by Ministers today.