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The High Court has directed an inquiry into the detention of two mothers who refused to enter mandatory hotel quarantine after arriving into Dublin Airport following their return from a trip to Dubai.
Today, Mr Justice Paul Burns directed the inquiry, under Article 40.4.2 of the constitution, the legality of the detention of friends Niamh Mulreany and Kirstie McGrath at Mountjoy woman s prison.
The inquiry has been directed against the Governor of the prison, where the two are currently being held.
Both women were arrested and charged with breaching Section 38 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021 by refusing to be detained in quarantine following their alleged refusal to go the designated hotel on Friday.
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The judge said that in light of the public health situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the measures put in place to reduce new variations of the virus, they must quarantine at the hotel
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Kirstie McGrath (30) of St Anthony’s Road, Dublin 8 pictured at Tallaght District Court. Photograph: Collins Court
Niamh Mulreany (25), of Scarlet Row, Essex Street West, Dublin 2, pictured at Tallaght District Court. Photograph: Collins Court
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Two women arrested after allegedly refusing to enter mandatory hotel quarantine upon arrival in Dublin Airport appeared before Tallaght District Court on Saturday afternoon.
The women have been charged with resisting being detained and brought to a quarantine facility under the Health (Amendment) Act 2021, the legislative basis for the mandatory quarantine regime for people coming from certain designated locations.
High Court allows two women who refused to enter quarantine after Dubai return to leave prison – but they must go to hotel independent.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from independent.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.