New regulations have come into force which empower gardaí to call to the homes of people who have arrived from international travel, and ensure that they are abiding by mandatory quarantine rules.
Passengers who arrive from any destination must quarantine for 14 days at the address specified on their Passenger Locator Form.
The penalties for non-compliance are a fine of up to €2,500 or six months in prison, or both. "The clear Government and public health advice is that everybody should avoid non-essential travel completely," Minister Stephen Donnelly said.
The regulations allow for limited exemptions from quarantine for essential reasons where strictly necessary. Those exempted are expected to follow quarantine at all other times.