Gardaí have begun rolling out a high-visibility campaign to support the introduction of full Level 5 measures. From today, there will be "intensive mobile high visibility checkpoints" in local areas.
Under Level 5, people are asked to stay at home except for essential journeys or to exercise within 5 kilometers from their home.
Gardaí will also be patrolling in "key public areas" like parks and other recreational areas. Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said: "An Garda Síochána's focus remains on helping to prevent the spread of Covid-19 by seeking public compliance with public health regulations. "Throughout 2020 we have seen high levels of compliance by the public.