He thinks only allowing 10 people to attend is an arbitrary and unnecessary rule.
The limit of 10 people at funerals is putting enormous strain on families.
The parish priest of Portlaoise believes the figure is arbitrary and could be amended to reflect the size of the church.
Monsignor John Byrne says they have capacity for 1,600 people in Portlaoise, but families are facing unnecessary upset trying to decide who will attend funerals.
He says he understands and respects the public health guidelines but believes this rule could be relaxed:
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