Four facing charges for golf outing breaches
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18 Feb 2021 COVID-19 Print

Four facing charges for golf public-health breaches

Four people will face charges in connection with the Oireachtas Golf Society's golf outing and dinner in Galway on August 19 last, the DPP has directed.

The charges have been laid in relation to the "prosecution of four individuals for organising an event in contravention of health regulations at a commercial premises in Galway in August 2020".

District Court dates

Summons have been lodged with the courts and District Court dates in relation to each of the individuals are awaited.

Penalties include fines of up to €2,500, and, or, up to six months in prison.

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