Laois/Offaly TD Calling On Places Of Worship To Reopen For Easter

The Rural Independent Group will make their case today.

A Laois/Offaly TD is part of a group calling on the government to reopen places of worship in time for Easter.

The Rural Independent Group, containing Carol Nolan will raise the issue in the Dáil later, claiming Ireland is an "outlier" when compared to other European countries.

Under Level 5 restrictions, places of worship are only open for private prayer and services are held online.

Independent TD, Mattie McGrath, says they should be allowed reopen to limited numbers:

Laois/Offaly deputy Carol Nolan wants the limit on attendance at funerals reviewed:

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