Gardaí applying movement restriction powers 'proportionately' - Policing Authority

The new emergency powers granted to gardaí to enforce movement restrictions during the Covid-19 are being applied "proportionately".

Sergeant John O'Reilly, of Community Policing in Finglas, in front of artwork by children of members of An Garda on the wall of Finglas Garda station in Dublin. Pics: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Sergeant John O'Reilly, of Community Policing in Finglas, collects prescriptions for members of the public from Aidene Browne, a pharmacist in Boots, Charlestown.

The report detailed that, for the week ending May 2, there were 47 incidents where gardaí exercised powers under the Health Act - bringing the total to 139. Two of these incidents were at the direction of a health professional.