Gardaí Calling For All-Ireland Approach To Policing Coronavirus

Monday, 27 April 2020 09:26

There's a loophole in the current legislation.

The group that represents garda sergeants and inspectors say there needs to be an all-Ireland approach when policing the coronavirus.

It’s emerged there’s a loophole in the law, meaning people visiting the Republic and not staying the night, aren't affected by the restriction rules.

It means people from the North travelling here on day trips can’t be arrested.

Westmeath Sergeant and President of the AGSI, Cormac Moylan says this has to be addressed:

The state needs to respond to concerns around policing the coronavirus restrictions, according to a leading security analyst.

Mullingar security analyst Declan Power says the state needs to provide gardaí with clarity on what they can and can't do:

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