Four people are set to be charged in connection with the Oireachtas Golf Society’s dinner in Galway last August.
Gardaí said they have received direction from the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to the “prosecution of four individuals for organising an event in contravention of health regulations at a commercial premises in Galway in August 2020”.
In a statement, gardaí said summons have been lodged with the courts. District Court dates in relation to each of the individuals are awaited.
A file was sent by gardaí in January to the DPP in connection with the event. Gardaí began an investigation following the event on 19 August last year into what it said were “alleged breaches” of the Covid-19 temporary restrictions.
The event led to several high profile resignations, including those of EU Commissioner Phil Hogan and Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary.
