National Traveller organisations call for compliance with restrictions on funerals
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Traveller organisations around the country are today calling on Travellers to fully adhere to COVID-19 public health measures, including restrictions on funerals. In this way people can show the deceased the respect and dignity they deserve.
Both the Government and the Catholic Church have stated that only immediate family members – up to a maximum of 10 people – should attend church and graveside services and physical distancing should be maintained at all times.
Restrictions relate to ALL funerals, including those of people who have died of COVID-19.
There are no post-funeral social gatherings and An Gardaí Síochána have powers to enforce COVID-19 restrictions during this crisis. Neither are large gatherings allowed for month’s mind and yearly headstone blessings.