Portlaoise Supt. Anthony Petit says they will be out in force over the next few days.
Gardaí are reminding people in the midlands they'll be out in force this weekend, to protect the public from covid-19.
The authorities are re-iterating that restrictions remain in place, to prevent the virus from spreading further.
Checkpoints are being set up around the region to ensure people are only travelling for legitimate reasons.
Superintendent in Portlaoise Anthony Petit says he knows some people are getting restless but the measures are necessary to keep the public safe:
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