The Catholic Church is taking legal advice following the publication of a new Covid-19 statutory instrument that Archbishop Eamon Martin has called “draconian”. The Archbishop of Armagh 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,” Mr Martin said. The new regulation, statutory instrument 171 of 2021, which came into effect on Tuesday, is on the Gov.ie website. “Our existing guidance on public church services is already compliant with the new legislation introduced this week,” she said.

Source: The Irish Times April 18, 2021 13:53 UTC