Calls for public worship to be restored as soon as possible

 

The country’s archbishops are calling for Catholics to lobby their TDs to allow normal church services to resume when the current lockdown eases.
The Taoiseach says he’s ‘surprised’ at their statement, and is unable to make any guarantees about when Masses can resume.
They are currently taking place online only under level 5 restrictions – except for small funerals and weddings.
Bishop of Achonry Paul Dempsey, says public worship should be restored as soon as possible: