An open letter circulating among people of faith in Ireland demands that the government commit to “never again impose a blanket ban on public worship.”
The letter, addressed to the Taoiseach (prime minister), calls on the government to respect “the fundamental right of freedom of religion” in accordance with the Irish constitution and international law; and to recognise churches as “an essential part of society.”
Lorcán Price, an Irish barrister and Legal Counsel for ADF International, which is supporting the effort, said, “There is no clear reason as to why the Irish government prevented places of worship from opening for so long. Other European countries allowed religious worship to continue with safety precautions which protect both the public at religious services and the wider community.”
