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Church leaders in the Republic of Ireland have slammed its Government for temporarily making public worship a criminal offence.
The country’s four Roman Catholic Archbishops are seeking legal advice after they said the Health Minister “clandestinely” introduced the ban last week.
The measures outlaw services with congregations, except for weddings and funerals, and a breach of the law could result in up to six months imprisonment. The restrictions are due to be reviewed on 4 May.
‘Cynical’
Roman Catholic Archbishop Eamon Martin called the move “a breach of trust” after he said the Government assured them earlier this month that they “understood the importance of faith and worship to the people of Ireland”.