Waterford couple asked to leave shop for not wearing face masks to take legal action

Couple 'humiliated' when they were asked to leave the retail premises despite having a letter from GP stating they have complex medical needs which means they are exempt

Catherine and Nick Shine have complex medical needs, which means they are exempt from wearing face masks.

A couple with complex medical needs who were left “shocked and dismayed” after they were asked to leave a shop for not wearing face masks are to take legal action.

Catherine and Nick Shine, parents to three young children, from Portlaw, Co Waterford, went to an electrical shop on Saturday afternoon to replace their kettle.