The information below is directly sourced from this article published in the Irish Examiner.

Confusion surrounding Garda's roles in enforcing COVID-19 quarantine directions.

Garda HQ has asked the attorney general for legal clarification around powers of arrest in relation to people diagnosed as positive for the virus but not obeying quarantine.

This comes as Garda is stepping up attempts in order to keep the community safe and minimise the spread of COVID-19 amongst members of the community.

This will be visible through increased patrols and vehicles on the road.

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