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Tuesday 27 October 2020
The entire country has now entered Level 5 of Covid-19 restrictions.
Operation Fanacht has established 132 Garda checkpoints nationwide as public asked to rethink their journeys.
Long tailbacks were reported yesterday as gardaí rolled out checkpoints across the country with every county now in Level 3.
There will be fixed garda checkpoints at 132 roads across the country in the coming weeks.
The GRA president said ‘stricter enforcement of restrictions’ will increase pressure for gardaí.
Gardaí also conducted 500 checkpoints in and around Dublin last weekend as part of Operation Fanacht.
Additional gardaí were drafted in this weekend to conduct the checkpoints and high visibility patrols.
There will be a high level of garda visibility on foot, in cars and on bikes across Dublin.
The Garda Commissioner said most people are still compliant with the restrictions.
Operation Fanacht is set to run from today until the end of the bank holiday weekend.
Those arrested face a fine of €2,500 or a jail sentence.
Concerns have been raised that some people may flout guidelines over the long weekend as the country looks set to enjoy sunny weather.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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