Gardaí are to increase patrols from today with a focus on people gathering in large groups in public spaces. In a statement, An Garda Síochána said there would be increased garda activity on foot, bikes and vehicle patrols in identified public spaces.
It said gardaí would maintain a significant presence on roads, and would continue static and rolling checkpoints, to check compliance with travel restrictions.
Checks on retail and business premises to ensure compliance with public health measure will also continue. Since 30 October, gardaí say there have been seven alleged breaches of public health measures, eight alleged breaches by licensed premises, 29 alleged breaches by retail premises and one alleged breach for face coverings