Gardai will be stationed at checkpoints on a number of major roads and motorways as the Easter bank holiday weekend arrives.
As there were no immediate changes to the limit on how far people can travel from their home, regulations allow Gardaí to fine people who travel more than 5km and refuse to comply with a direction to turn back.
Those found in breach of Level 5 safety regulations will be issued with a fixed charge penalty notice which they will have to pay within 28 days.
But there are some allowances given by Gardaí for breaking the 5k rule.
Here is the full list of reasons stipulated by the Government that you can exceed the imposed restrictions at a Garda checkpoint.
List of reasonable excuses from leaving your 5km this Easter
Work
If you’re travelling to or returning home from work then you are permitted to break the 5km limit.
However, the work must be classified as an essential service.
To attend appointments or collect prescriptions
Gardaí will allow you to proceed if you are attending a medial appointment (such as a COVID-19 test) or going to a pharmacy or medial facility to collect medicines or other needs for your health
To attend disability day services
Those who are travelling to day services for the disabled are fine to exceed the 5km limit.
To attend court
If you are attending court, in any role, you will be allowed to proceed by officers.
Vital family reasons
People who are providing care to children, elderly or vulnerable people (particularly those who live alone) can avoid the travel restrictions.
Food shopping
If you are on your way to or from a supermarket/store having done your food shop then you are able to break the 5km limit. This is to aid rural homeowners.
Farming purposes
Farmers who are caring for animals/livestock or involved in food production can travel as far as they need to in order to work.
To attend a wedding or a funeral
Though the numbers of people permitted to attend weddings and funerals have been lowered, if you are chosen, you can attend, no matter where in the country it is.
Garda checkpoint in Cork
To visit a grave
Those wishing to pay respect to lost loved ones can visit a graveyard outside of their 5k limit if they so wish.
If you are escaping risk of harm or domestic violence
Travel restrictions DO NOT APPLY in the case of domestic violence or to escape a risk of harm, whether to the person or to another person.
An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person who may have been the victim of an incident of sexual or domestic crime irrespective of whether you may have been on breach of any public health regulations, for instance by attending a house party, An Garda Síochána is here to assist and support you, please report all such incidents.
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