Gardai have launched an investigation after several people were found in a pub in Co Kildare.
The discovery was made during an inspection on Wednesday evening.
Officers said "a number of persons" were inside the licensed premises in the town of Clane.
A file is being prepared for the DPP over alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations in the Health Act.
All pubs and restaurants across the country are currently required to stay shut as part of the Government's Level Five lockdown measures.
A garda spokesman said: "As part of Operation Navigation, Gardai in Clane are investigating an incident where a number of persons were found present on a licensed premises during an inspection there on the evening of Wednesday 11th of November 2020.
"A file will now be prepared for the DPP in respect of potential breaches of the Health Act, 1947 COVID Regulations.
"Kildare Gardai thank the public for their cooperation in this matter and in the general compliance with the current regulations."
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