Bill allowing gardaí to issue fines for breaking Covid-19 restrictions signed into law

Under the new bill, gardaí will be able to issue a fine of €1,000 to people suspected of being the organiser of house parties, either the owner of a property or a tenant. Picture: PA 

President Michael D Higgins has signed a bill into law allowing gardaí to issue graduated fines to people found to be in breach of the latest Covid-19 guidelines.

The Health (Amendment) Bill 2020 passed through the President’s desk earlier this afternoon. The legislation amends the health act of 1947.