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The Government has announced that the country has moved to Level 5 of the Plan for Living with Covid-19. At Level 5, the public health risk means that the Government has asked citizens to stay at home.
Under current restrictions, persons should not leave their homes except for essential journeys or to avail of outdoor physical exercise within 5km of their home.
Gardai will, commencing today and over the coming days, be carrying out intensive mobile high visibility checkpoints within local areas to engage, explain and encourage persons to support public health guidelines.
Gardaí to carry out checkpoints within local areas as country enters Level 5 restrictions
Gardaí will also engage in high visibility patrolling in public areas such as parks and recreational areas. By Hayley Halpin Thursday 31 Dec 2020, 2:08 PM Dec 31st 2020, 2:08 PM 104,629 Views 80 Comments
Gardaí carrying out a checkpoint in October
Image: Eamonn Farrell via RollingNews.ie
Gardaí carrying out a checkpoint in October
Image: Eamonn Farrell via RollingNews.ie
FROM TODAY, AN Garda Síochána will be carrying out checkpoints within local areas as the country enters Level 5 restrictions again.
The government yesterday announced that the country is to re-enter Level 5 restrictions for a month, until 31 January. Speaking to reporters, the Taoiseach said, however, it was “fair to say” the restrictions would go on