Cabinet gives Gardaí tough new powers as country sees more pubs breach Covid-19 guidelines

The Justice Minister says most premises have been complying with the regulations. Photo: Leah Farrell/Rollingnews.ie

Gardaí will receive tough new powers to shut pubs which break the country's coronavirus guidelines, the Government said.

Fines of up to €2,500 or a maximum of six months in prison will be the sanction if bars infringing social distancing regulations refuse to close for a day.