The powers had been due to expire next month.
A civil rights group's calling for a more robust debate on government plans to extend the country's emergency pandemic laws.
Yesterday, Cabinet approved extending the State's power over people needing to wear face masks and bans on large gatherings until November.
Yesterday Cabinet announced an extension of the sweeping emergency covid powers until 9 November.
— Irish Council for Civil Liberties š³ļøāš (@ICCLtweet) May 19, 2021
But they must bring this proposal before our elected representatives for a review. It's more important than ever that you add your voice to the call: https://t.co/NhFpfKQC5H https://t.co/8gH1NZVSZK
The powers had been due to expire next month, and will now go back to the Oireachtas for confirmation.
Liam Herrick from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties says a further extension needs to be properly scrutinised:
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