Gardaí issue over 100 Covid fines
Gardaí reported a significant improvement in compliance regarding the 5k travel restrictions over the weekend but still issued over 100 fixed penalty notices (FCPNs) to offending motorists and turned back a similar amount of vehicles away from upland areas. A mix of ice and heavy snowfall overnight on Saturday resulted in the closure of the Sally Gap while it is recommended to stay away from the Wicklow Gap due to the treacherous conditions. Gardai had warned that they would be out in force monitoring checkpoints at different routes leading to upland spots popular with visitors. While thing...