‘Wrong’ to continue Government's 'draconian' Covid-19 powers

Emergency powers to implement Covid-19 restrictions are to be extended until November, with an amendment that gives the possibility of a three-month extension until February next year. Picture: Colin Keegan

"It is entirely unreasonable and wrong" to continue the Government's Covid-19 powers without a review of how they have been carried out, the Dáil has heard.

The Health and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2021 was debated in the chamber last night, with many in the opposition calling for a sunset clause on the far-reaching powers given to Government at the start of the pandemic.