Gardaí have begun a new traffic operation this morning to ensure compliance with the public health restrictions in the run-up to the Bank Holiday weekend.
Thousands of checkpoints are being put in place nationwide as part of Operation Fanacht.
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Gardaí will be also be patrolling parks and tourists spots.
The operation began at 7am this morning - and will continue up to and including Bank Holiday Monday, May the 4th.
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Seven people were arrested for failing to follow COVID-19 laws over the Easter Weekend.
Garda Dora Tracey is stationed in Carrick-on-Shannon:
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