Commissioner urges public to notify Gardaí of 'blatant' breaches of movement restrictions

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that more than 50 checkpoints will be held around the country this weekend to ensure people comply with regulations.

People have been urged to tell Gardaí of "very blatant" breaches of restrictions on movement after Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said there had been some "slippage" in compliance, including people hosting house parties.

The Garda Commissioner was speaking as Gardaí were handed tough new powers, initially to last only until midnight on Easter Sunday, which will allow them to enforce the public health restrictions, up to and including arrest.