'I'll do what I'm told': Garda chief on using fines for  Covid-19 curbs

A Garda checkpoint on the Castleisland to Limerick main road outbound from Kerry, as part of the Level 5 lockdown now in effect for six weeks. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has expressed reservations about the use of fines for enforcing Covid-19 restrictions.

The Government is preparing legislation that would see the public face fines of up to €500 for breaching the 5km travel limit introduced as part of lockdown measures.