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2,400 fines issued for non-essential travel with 16 involving house parties

2,400 fines issued for non-essential travel with 16 involving house parties — A Garda checkpoint in Dublin. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

Fri, 29 Jan, 2021 - 15:09

Steve Neville

Gardaí have issued more than 2,400 fines for non-essential travel.

Since January 11, gardaí have had the power to issue a fine of €100 to people who undertake non-essential journeys.

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