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State to oppose challenge by Waters and O'Doherty to Covid-19 laws
Summary
The State will oppose a High Court challenge by John Waters and Gemma O'Doherty to Covid‑19 laws. The applicants claim the legislation is flawed and unconstitutional and seek to have it declared null and void. They target the 2020 Health Preservation and Protection and Other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act, the 2020 Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act Covid‑19 Act, and the 1947 Health Act (Affected Areas) Order, as well as temporary restriction regulations under the 1947 Act. The challenge is directed at the Minister for Health, Ireland and the Attorney General. The High Court has scheduled a leave hearing for the challenge, with the court directing that the matter be listed for mention in two weeks. The State's counsel will oppose the application for leave and requests an adjournment to prepare a sworn statement. The applicants argue the State is delaying the hearing and that the case should be heard promptly.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State to oppose challenge by Waters and O'Doherty to Covid-19 laws. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2020-04-21 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Outcome: The judge also adjourned the matter for a week, when it is to be mentioned before the court to see how the parties are getting on.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge also adjourned the matter for a week, when it is to be mentioned before the court to see how the parties are getting on.
Applicant
Outcome: The judge also adjourned the matter for a week, when it is to be mentioned before the court to see how the parties are getting on.
Places mentioned
- High Court
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