Public health expert blasts 'un-Christian' priest who criticised Covid-19 restrictions

The Co Cavan priest said he will not 'chase' massgoers away from the church, but has faced criticism from public health experts. File Picture: Getty

The Cavan priest who has said he intends to continue celebrating mass despite Level 5 restrictions, has said that stopping people from going to mass was a breach of their Constitutional rights.

Public health expert Dr Gabriel Scally has described the actions of the Fr PJ Hughes as “irresponsible and unchristian.”