2,000 Gardaí staff Covid-19 checkpoints ahead of reduced restrictions

Barry Aldworth from AA Roadwatch says there are fears people could be tempted to break the rules.

Checkpoints in place as part of Operation Fanacht. Picture: Dan Linehan.

Patrols and checkpoints across the country are being staffed by over 2,000 Gardaí.

They are in place as part of Operation Fanacht to tackle the spread of Covid-19.