People deliberately contravening new Covid-19 regulations can be arrested and prosecuted, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said.
Mr Harris made his remarks during an interview with the This Week programme on RTÉ Radio 1 and while a high-visibility Garda operation, involving thousands of members, was underway across the Republic. Mr Harris said the Garda was still waiting for new regulations to come into effect that would give members of the force the power to intervene when people deliberately contravened the Covid-19 measures.
People have been told to stay at home in virtually all circumstances and all public and private gatherings have been banned for two weeks. “If you’re out on patrol, you have the same partner for the next few weeks. You’re work colleagues are as small a group as possible.” Despite the crisis “policing was a people business” and gardaí were out meeting with the public every day, necessitating as much care as possible, Mr Harris said.
'Evidence' (sic) is for proving crime!
Proper. Order.
That would including scam artists from Africa and god knows elsewhere showing up at our border 🤔
But they are not against us they are trying to protect us as best they can, I and most people have it,. But has to be done
Utter nonsense. The govt need to get a grip on this stupidity. Drew Harris either has no idea what he is saying or the govt lied. 2KM was for exercise. Well it either is or isn’t. If he got this wrong then he should resign as these type of comments are terrifying people.
What is that? A shopping list and an empty bag?
'Should' isn't a law.....quote which law please? Stop causing panic and fear
Tell ciarakellydoc stop walking 100miles, back to her shed with her, aren't people still contagious after Covid_19
As if they'd believe it.
What a dope. This ain't the North Drew. People want to go along with this, but of the police start acting the bollox, they will lose a lot of goodwill.
More bollocks from the Irish Grimes. The 2km distance only applies to exercise.
only if u tell us the truth, of what is going on with the new poles going up all over the country, we need to find out for ourselves we will never listen to varadkar or any Irish mp's they have proven beyond any doubt they r very very un-trust worthy.
GeorgeOrwell
Police states never take long to enact but may remain for a long time
I have a serious underlining health condition and a family member has to drive 20km to bring me my weekly shopping. Leaves it in the garden. I rang Alone and asked for advise on this and they said my family member should not be stopped as he is doing something vital.nervous now
Simple answer.....The shop.
2km is for exercise! I, like many, live more than 2km from a supermarket. What am I supposed to do? Take a photo of my empty cupboard? Ridiculous. Stop confusing people.
The Irish Times & Mr. Harris must not been briefed by LeoVaradkar on the reason for grocery shopping for those of us not in the populous areas. It was distinctly said that if we had to travel in for the grocery or meds it’s fine but just one designated person
Nearest shop to me in over 5km. How do I evidence I am going shopping for essentials?
I'll be toting an empty wine bottle so...
Just start with supermarkets and convenience stores
The good will of the people is eroding.
Bag of pasta in the front.. sorted..
The 2km limit applies to exercising, this was made very clear. You are allowed to travel any distance for food shopping etc., this is bollocks.
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