First person charged with offences under coronavirus law
A 24-year-old man in Co Wexford has become the first person charged with offences under the new coronavirus emergency law.
Denis Constantin appeared in Gorey District Court yesterday on two charges of contravening a provision of a regulation made under the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, RTÉ reports.
He has also been charged with three other offences, including driving without a licence or insurance while disqualified.
Judge Brian O Shea refused bail and remanded Mr Constantin in custody to appear again next Tuesday.