Gardaí have confirmed that they have added more checkpoints on a number of motorway and dual carriageways ahead of an expected increase in traffic on Easter weekend.
These high profile checkpoints will be supported by local mobile checkpoints on surrounding and parallel routes.
The current public health regulations will remain in place until Monday April 5, regardless of what the Taoiseach announces tomorrow evening.
This means that gardaí will still be able to issue fines for people who break travel restrictions without a reasonable excuse.
As of close of business March 25 2021, An Garda Síochána has issued the following number of fines:
- 12,336 €100 fines for non-essential travel
- 721 €500 fines for non-essential journeys to airports/ports
- 313 fines of €100 for non-essential travel by persons not ordinarily resident in the State
And the Gardai have again pointed out that every adult detected in a vehicle which is found to be in breach of travel rules can be subject to one of these fines.
Speaking today, 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.”
''An Garda Síochána appeals to motorists to slow down on approach to checkpoints, please follow the signals and directional signs and cooperate with members of An Garda Síochána.''
