High Court reportersThe Supreme Court has reserved judgment in two women's appeal against the High Court's refusal to halting their prosecution for allegedly refusing to quarantine at a hotel during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 following their return to Ireland from a holiday in Dubai. Following the conclusion of submissions before the Supreme Court on Thursday, the Chief Justice Mr Donal O'Donnell said the court was reserving judgement, and would give judgment at a later date. They also allege that there was a lack of a legally permissible appeals process for those who were undergoing the mandatory quarantine. As part of the appeal, the Supreme Court, comprised of the Chief Justice, Ms Justice Elizabeth Dunne, Justice Brian Murray, Mr Justice Maurice Collins and Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly have been asked to determine several questions. The applicants also claim that the appeal process was unconstitutional or that Article 37 of the Constitution had been breached, were also rejected by the High Court.

Source: The Herald March 07, 2024 23:35 UTC