17,000 Covid fines issued during pandemic - 2,700 for house parties

Gardaí are appealing to the public to adhere to public health advice and not to attend large social gatherings. Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Over 2,700 Covid fines have been given to people for attending or organising house parties.

Garda figures show almost 17,000 fines have been issued since they were introduced during the pandemic at a value of almost €2.3m.