Covid-19: Delay in new fines system for house parties and masks offences

Garda commissioner Drew Harris: Enforcement will continue to be the last stage of the '4Es' approach — the first three being engage, encourage, and explain. File picture

A new fines system for house parties and non-wearing of masks will not come into force for another week because of administrative hurdles that need to be overcome.

Last Tuesday, Stephen Donnelly, the health minister, finally published regulations implementing much-discussed legislation enacted almost a month ago.