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Army barracks Covid-19 drinking party broke restrictions, but report came too late to bring charges

Tánaiste Micheál Martin seeks legal advice from Attorney General on next steps

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The outdoor party was held for members of the Defence Forces group that assisted with the response to the pandemic. The event took place at Dublin's McKee Barracks (pictured) in June 2020

The outdoor party was held for members of the Defence Forces group that assisted with the response to the pandemic. The event took place at Dublin's McKee Barracks (pictured) in June 2020

Micheal Martin

Micheal Martin

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The outdoor party was held for members of the Defence Forces group that assisted with the response to the pandemic. The event took place at Dublin's McKee Barracks (pictured) in June 2020

A drinking party held at army headquarters during Covid-19 did breach pandemic restrictions, a new independent report has found. But no prosecution will be brought against the Defence Forces due to the passage of time.

An independent investigation into the June 2020 event was ordered by the Government as the military’s own inquiry took too long.


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