Ireland’s Archbishops are taking legal advice after public mass and other religious services were outlawed last week. The religious leaders say the “clandestine” ban on gatherings is a draconian measure and a breach of trust. For more on this we heard from Bishop Kevin Doran, who is the Bishop of Elphin and Chairman of The Bishops Council for Life.

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