Gardai have revealed that they have found 29 retail premises and eight licensed premises who have broken Covid restrictions since new lockdown measures were introduced at the start of Level 5.
Rules were implemented which saw shops not being able to sell non-essential items with these restrictions even seeing the end of the clothes section in Tesco and Dunnes.
Officers said that since last inspections on October 31, there have been an additional:
- 7 alleged breaches of the Health Act 1947
- 8 alleged breaches by licensed Premises (Operation Navigation)
29 alleged breaches by Retail Premises (Operation Treoraím)
1 alleged breach for Face Coverings Regulations
Checks will continue at major supermarkets like Tesco, Dunnes, Aldi, Lidl and more who have all complied with regulations.
Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said: "While it has been disappointing at times to witness some activities by small numbers of individuals and groups I am encouraged by the overwhelming support and compliance being demonstrated right throughout our communities supporting Covid-19 Public Health guidelines.
An Garda Síochána will focus our activities this weekend on these activities which are causing concern to the majority in our society.
At this time of public health pandemic, An Garda Síochána continues to urge the public to look out for your elderly and vulnerable neighbours. If you have a concern please contact your local Garda station, do not stay silent, we are here to help.
"It is more important than ever, for the next 2 weeks of level 5, that we all continue to work together to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by adhering to the public health advice.”
