High Compliance With Ramped Up Garda Checkpoints In The Midlands

Midlands gardaí have been liaising with surrounding divisions too.

Gardaí have recorded high levels of compliance at checkpoints in the midlands since recommencing Operation Fanacht.

Garda presence on roads in the area has been ramped up since Friday's announcement of localised covid restrictions.

172 checkpoints were conducted in the Laois/Offaly and Kildare division last Saturday and Sunday, with a further 202 in surrounding divisions, including Westmeath, Tipperary and Roscommon/Longford.

Portlaoise superintendent Anthony Petit says they're encouraging people to comply, for the sake of public health:

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