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Case No. 2960Breach of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021 (refusal to undergo mandatory quarantine) · Co. Dublin · 2 Apr 2021

Supreme Court rejects appeal by women who refused hotel quarantine after Dubai trip

The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the appeal of Niamh Mulreany (27) and Kirstie McGrath (32), both from Dublin, who were charged with breaches of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021 for allegedly refusing mandatory hotel quarantine after returning from Dubai on 2 April 2021. Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly, giving the judgment for the five-judge court, described their constitutional arguments as 'wafer thin'.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatNiamh Mulreany is 27 and lives at Scarlett Row, Essex Street West, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe women went to Dubai where they claimed they intended to undergo cosmetic surgery but did not have the procedures. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatPassengers arriving from designated countries including the UAE were required to undergo mandatory quarantine at a hotel for up to 14 days. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe women refused to go to the hotel claiming they could not afford the cost, estimated at over €1,800 each. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe women claimed they needed to get back to their children. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThey were arrested at Dublin Airport on Good Friday, 2 April 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThey were charged with breaches of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the two women. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThey launched judicial review proceedings against the DPP, the Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Health, Ireland and the Attorney General. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court dismissed their challenge before they were granted an appeal to the Supreme Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe court found the review by the Designated Appeals Officer did not constitute the administration of justice. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Nov2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Supreme Court rejects ‘wafer thin’ arguments by women who refused hotel quarantine after Dubai trip

    Supreme Court unanimously dismisses the women's appeal, upholding the High Court's rejection of their constitutional challenge to the prosecution for refusing hotel quarantine.

    accused, Niamh Mulreany, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Niamh Mulreanyaccused, Kirstie McGrath, 32, female, named, irish (judged from name)Kirstie McGrath