Operation Fanacht Continues Over Bank Holiday Weekend

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Clare Gardaí will mount a large number of Garda checkpoints over the long weekend as they continue to implement the coronavirus restrictions.

Under Operation Fanacht, Gardaí have been given special powers to direct people to return to their homes and if needs be, detain them.

An Garda Síochána generally operates a policing policy known as “The Four E’s” – to engage, explain, encourage, and only if necessary, enforce.

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Kilrush Superintendent John Galvin says that if people are travelling anywhere over the weekend, they will likely meet Gardaí.