Gardaí have said more than 4,500 people have been fined for breaches of Covid-19 restrictions – of which 3,500 were for non-essential travel.
Since 29 January, over 375 fines have been issued at Dublin Airport to people leaving the country. People travelling to an airport or port to take a holiday abroad are now liable for a €500 fine.
Gardaí say they have also intervened in house parties across the country, and fined 300 people for either organising or attending a house party.
The fine for organising a house party is €500, and attending a house party is €150. Gardaí have also advised people that from next Monday, those living in Northern Ireland who cross the border without a reasonable excuse will be liable to a fine of €100.