Government pull back from empowering Gardaí to raid 'house parties' 

It had been mooted that gardai could have the power to raid house parties and private gatherings.

Gardaí will not be empowered to raid house parties or private indoor gatherings under the latest proposed Covid-19 legislation, it is understood.

The Government had consulted the Attorney General about the controversial proposals but they are now to be omitted from the new bill, it has been suggested.