With regards to international travel into Ireland, the number of incidents relating to the failure to provide contact tracing details on landing forms stands at five.
Gardaí have confirmed that there has been five incidents relating to the “failure to provide contact tracing details” after arriving into the country.
There has also been 13 incidents between 22 October and 31 October inclusive where individuals were suspected of breaching travel restriction regulations in Ireland.
However, since 22 October, average traffic volumes for private cars is currently down approximately 50 per cent from pre-Covid-19 levels.
Gardaí said that some categories of crime (such as burglary) have fallen since the introduction of Level 5 restrictions while others remain at similar levels.
Since 22 October, there has been one incident where the non-wearing of face masks has resulted in a file being sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (bringing the total to eight since this became a regulation).
An Garda Síochána has also been conducting checks of retail premises across the country to ensure compliance with public health regulations.
It said that the vast majority of retail premises were compliant or came into compliance when requested to do so. This is being verified by follow-up inspections.
However, up to 31 October, there have been 11 incidents where premises so far have continued with suspected breaches of regulations.
All in such instances in line with Garda policy, files will be sent to the DPP.
Speaking today Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said: “It is very welcome to see such continuing high levels of compliance with the Level 5 public health guidelines. We want to thank the public for this.
We know it is not easy, but it is vital that we all work together to maintain this in the weeks ahead to further reduce the spread of Covid-19.
“Compliance among retail premises also remains very high. This is appreciated. However, there are still some retailers who are potentially in breach of the regulations. We will continue to focus our attention on those retailers.
“I would like to remind the public that Gardaí around the country are here to help at this difficult time, particularly those who are vulnerable or feel isolated.
“If you know of someone who, for instance, needs their shopping done, their pension collected or checked on please contact your local Garda station. We are here to help.”
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