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Resumption of in–person worship (RI) from 10 May 2021
Public health regulations in the Republic of Ireland in relation to religious services, attendance at funerals, and weddings, will be changing from next Monday, 10 May 2021. The following infographic highlights the main changes and may be helpful for parishes in the State. Feel free to share with others on Facebook and Twitter.
The above information has been provided by the Department of the Taoiseach. The department has also issued a number of clarifications which may assist parishes as they plan to resume in–person worship:
Pods of 50
Where the size of the premises or place of worship allows for a capacity of greater than 50, this may be permitted only where: Funerals There is an increased risk of transmission of the virus where families and communities come together following the death of a loved one. Therefore, numbers at funeral services (and also weddings) is capped at 50 regardless of size of premises. Notwithstanding the increase in numbers permitted, funerals are still considered private family events and arrangements should not be advertised in newspapers or online. Funeral services should continue to be live–streamed to help reduce numbers attending. Attendance at wakes in private homes and at funeral homes remains unchanged i.e. immediate family only and people should be discouraged from queuing to pay respects. Singing As with previous re–opening for religious services, congregational singing and choir singing is not permitted. Solo singing with an accompanist is permitted subject to compliance with detailed guidance, available at this link. Outdoor Worship is not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised outdoor gatherings. Drive–in Religious Services may take place outside places of worship (e.g. in a church car park) where all attendees remain in their vehicles and there is no sharing of a vehicle outside the family unit. Use of religious premises for any other purposes, parochial activities, or community meetings etc. is not permitted in line with Government restrictions on organised indoor gatherings.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Dublin & Glendalough
087 235 6472
Mrs Lynn Glanville
dcodublin@gmail.com