The Health Minister now says he doesn't want to excessively fine people for throwing house parties with more than six guests.
Wicklow TD Stephen Donnelly plans to amend the law to allow for fines of 20 and 100 euro for those who break public health rules.
But Minister Donnelly says the powers Gardaí have under existing laws should be enough to tackle house parties.
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