An investigation has been launched after punters were found in a pub in the Greater Dublin Area during a garda crackdown due to Level 5 restrictions.
As gardai were carrying out inspections across Ireland, several people were found inside the Co Kildare premises on Wednesday evening.
The Clane licenced premises has since been shut down, and a file is being prepared for the DPP due to the 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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