Gardai have re-commenced checkpoints on the country’s busiest motorways and dual carriageways to crack down on non-essential travel during Easter break.
More than 13,000 fines for non-essential travel have been issued nationwide.
As level five restrictions continue, gardaí are also mounting local mobile checkpoints on surrounding and parallel routes near main roads.
Patrols are due to increase in public spaces and amenities for the holiday period.
Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, Anne Marie McMahon said,”Once again this Easter Period you are being asked to stay at home to protect yourself, your family, your relatives and friends. The Public Health regulations remain in place, including restriction on travelling outside of your home.
“Members of An Garda Síochána are working hard to support communities during this time, I want to thank those who continue to support the national effort and urge everybody to re-double their efforts to comply with public health guidelines and regulations over the coming days.”
