Vintners welcome new garda powers to deal with premises breaching Covid regulations

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the Criminal Justice Enforcement Power bill will ensure gardaí have the powers they need to "act swiftly" to deal with premises who have breached Covid-19 regulations.

A Bill that will give gardaí additional powers to enforce Covid-19 regulations in bars and restaurants serving alcohol is on the agenda as the Dáil resumes today.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the Criminal Justice Enforcement Power bill will ensure gardaí have the powers they need to "act swiftly" to deal with premises who have breached Covid-19 regulations.