The regulation appears to encompass religious services other than weddings or funerals, but is not focused on religious gatherings. The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin, said the new statutory instrument was introduced and published in a “clandestine” manner. “We will seek an immediate meeting with Minister Donnelly and we request the suspension of this harsh and unclear statutory instrument,” Archbishop Martin said. The new regulation, statutory instrument 171 of 2021, which came into effect last Tuesday, is on the Gov.ie website. It is not specifically aimed at religious services but does appear to include religious services other than funerals or weddings.

Source: The Irish Times April 18, 2021 13:41 UTC