Gardaí issued 1,500 fines for non-essential travel over two-week period

Gardai set up a Covid19 checkpoint near Dublin airport as the Cabinet meets on Monday to discuss tightening travel restrictions. Picture:  Niall Carson/PA

Fines for non-essential travel were introduced two weeks ago and in that time An Garda Síochána has issued 1,500 such fines.

Deputy Commissioner John Twomey said it is unfortunate that there are still some people putting themselves, their loved ones and everyone they come into contact with at risk of getting Covid-19.