Almost 900,000 more people made journeys in the last month 

The results from the Social Activity Measure (SAM) - a behavioural study - revealed an increase in mobility and social contact. Picture:Gareth Chaney/Collins

The public has been reminded that people are still only allowed to make essential journeys following a big jump in the numbers making journeys from their homes.

The latest figures detailed by the Government yesterday show that retail and recreation mobility is up 16%, workplace mobility is up 7%, and footfall in Dublin city is up 29%.