Businessman Declan Ganley has initiated a High Court challenge against certain regulations aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19 which he claims breach his constitutional right to religious freedom.
The Co Galway-based businessman, who is a practising Roman Catholic, claims that as a result of the State implementing what are known as Level 5 restrictions, he cannot attend mass.
He states that the measures, due to expire on 1 December next, allow certain religious activities to take place, including weddings and funerals.
However, Mr Ganley claims the restrictions do not allow him - or any other person who wishes to - attend Mass or a similar religious service, which he claims is protected under the constitution.