An Garda Síochána, Ireland’s Police Service, has announced the continuation of a major operation to ensure public compliance with the travel restrictions introduced as part of COVID-19 public health guidelines.
The operation – Operation Fanacht – will see an extensive network of checkpoints established across the country from Tuesday, April 28 until the end of the May Bank Holiday weekend on Monday night, May 4.
As well as large-scale checkpoints on many main routes, and thousands of mobile checkpoints on secondary routes and in towns and villages, the operation will also include high visibility patrols at major tourist locations, parks and natural beauty spots. Over 2,500 Gardaí will be involved at any one time.
Operation Fanacht previously ran from 8 April until 13 April inclusive in the run-up to, and during, the Easter Weekend.
“When we last ran Operation Fanacht there was a high level of compliance from the public. It is vital that we see that again,” said Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey. “I want to thank the public for their co-operation so far. We know it has not been easy and has required significant sacrifices.
“We need this compliance to continue. This is a critical week for the country. If we all work together, we can help save the lives of our family, friends, neighbours and colleagues.”
