The leader of the Irish Catholic Church is looking for an urgent meeting with the Irish authorities on what he calls for a”draconian” ban on people Mass..

Archbishop Eamon Martin accused the government of acting in a”covert manner without consultation or notice”.

Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly signed a law a week allowing just virtual religious services due to the pandemic.

The archbishops said that they considered his action”a violation of trust”.

They are looking for legal information.

In a statement, Archbishop Martin said he became aware of Friday that a statutory instrument had been printed last week about the subject.
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image captionA priest celebrating an internet Mass in a vacant church throughout the first lockdown last year

He called the movement both”provocative” and”draconian”, including the legislation was”confusing and unnecessary”.

“The precise provisions are uncertain and at first reading appear to be draconian, going further than the limitations we’ve been cooperating with throughout the pandemic to date,” he said.

“We will be seeking legal counsel to counsel several questions regarding the extent of the legal instrument”

Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin fulfilled Irish bishops, including Archbishop Martin, on Thursday, 15 April.

Archbishop Martin said it was highly unsatisfactory that despite the reassurances given that the taoiseach knew the value of worship to those of Ireland, this statutory instrument was introduced”into a clandestine fashion and without notice or consultation”.

The Irish health ministry has defended the current restrictions on Mass, stating there is a ban on all large indoor parties due to the risks posed by Covid-19.

Irish broadcaster RTÉ has reported Mr Donnelly said he had been aware it was a severe imposition for a good deal of individuals and as soon as public health information deemed it safe, people Mass would be allowed.

He also stated he would be happy to fulfill the bishops.

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