Garda Commissioner says some people s antics were deserving of Covid fines over Christmas
Drew Harris was speaking at the Policing Authority meeting today. By Garreth MacNamee Thursday 25 Feb 2021, 5:58 PM Feb 25th 2021, 5:58 PM 23,814 Views 48 Comments
Image: Leah Farrell via RollingNews.ie
Image: Leah Farrell via RollingNews.ie
GARDA COMMISSIONER DREW Harris has said that certain “antics” of people over the Christmas period were deserving of Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPN).
Addressing an online meeting of the Policing Authority, Harris said that An Garda Síochána did not abandon its strategy of informing the public about the restrictions but that there was some behaviour that deserved instant penalties.
Two vehicles seized by Kildare gardai
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Naas Roads Policing Unit were carrying out their duties as part of #OperationFanacht.
They found one vehicle was uninsured, and the other was driven by an unaccompanied learner with no L plates. They had the cars taken away.
Gardai said fixed charge penalty notices were issued to both drivers.
Naas Roads Policing Unit seized these 2 vehicles during a checkpoint as part of #OperationFanacht. One was uninsured, and the other was driven by an unaccompanied Learner with no L Plates. Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued to both drivers. #ArriveAlive#StaySafepic.twitter.com/TQGQdTkSel
Frontline workers such as gardai and prison officers have called for greater clarity on when they will receive Covid vaccinations.
The vaccination roll-out started the elderly and healthcare workers before those between 65 and 69-years-old with underlying health conditions are vaccinated.
After those groups have been vaccinated next on the list is “key workers (to be further refined)” which worker representatives say creates an ambiguity as to who it applies to.
The category which is the sixth out of 15 categories in total is likely to be the most contentious as various worker representatives and industry groups lobby to have their members included.
Several L-drivers have cars seized off the road by Kildare Gardaí
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Roads Policing Unit Naas on Operation Fanacht accompanied by the Road Safety Authority mounted checkpoints in the Monasterevin and Kilcock areas this week.
A total of five vehicles were seized and towed away.
Four of these vehicles were seized from Unaccompanied Learner Permit holders with No L Plates Displayed.
Each vehicle owner must pay a towing fee of €125 per day as well as Fixed Charge Penalty Notices totaling €140.
In addition, two penalty points will also be added to each driving licence.
Another vehicle was seized for non-display of Tax. The vehicle was last taxed 1,023 days ago.
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