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THE CABINET COVID-19 sub-committee has agreed to draft graduated fines for non-compliance with coronavirus regulations.
A proportional system is to be brought in by Government, which could include €50 on-the-spot fines. Laws will now be drafted by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Justice Minister Helen McEntee.
The prospect of a graduated fines system was raised at the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday night.
A meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 considered this evening whether fines should be introduced to enforce regulations.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn left Government Buildings this evening after briefing the committee.
NPHET wrote to the Government last night to say it remains deeply concerned about the ongoing rise in Covid-19 cases but did not recommend further restrictions.
There are currently penalties in place of up to €2,500 for breaching pandemic regulations, such as organising a gathering or not wearing a face covering on public transport.
One idea under consideration for graduated fines is a €50 on-the-spot fine for not wearing a face mask or leaving your county during restrictions.
With reporting by Garreth MacNamee and Christina Finn
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From the photo it looks like it completely collapsed….
Another shocking event in construction in that region. You’d imagine in this day and age these things would not be so commonplace in a country that isn’t exactly a 3rd world country. Senseless loss of life, may they rest in peace.
3rd world country for most of the population. Go visit one of the many slums in the country.
I don’t disagree mate, but surely a 5 story building wasn’t being built in a slum? Of course my presumption could be totally wrong. Sad nonetheless.
Life is cheap there.
Truth.
Brian its normal to build multi storey buildings without any permissions or supervision in India. The country is a total dump.
Have any of you clowns actually been to Goa? It’s not a dump you ignoramus so quit your xenophobic spoofing.
It’s a beautiful place with some of the prettiest beaches you could ever see. Sunset on a beach in Goa is a sight you will never forget.
If your going to die that’s an awful way to goa
No thoughts and prayers here.
Are you all prayed out?
Who cares about brown people, let’s steal there oil and invade them.
have your say