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The Gardaí will resume Operation Fanacht at midnight tonight as the people of Dublin are asked to adhere to additional public health steps to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirmed tonight that Dublin will move to level 3 lockdown restrictions from midnight on Friday for a period of three weeks.
There will be a high level of visibility of the garda on foot, by car and by bicycle in the city and county to monitor social distancing and large group gatherings in the amenities and open spaces.
Specific Garda checkpoints will be established throughout the county.
Gardaí is reminding people that they are advised not to travel in or out of Co Dublin unless absolutely necessary.
They say that Garda members will get involved, educate, encourage, and as a last resort, enforce.
Gardaí in Dublin will be supplemented by Garda staff from surrounding counties who will focus on patrols of the destination’s public services and open spaces.
“As a community, we must all unite to once again protect ourselves and the most vulnerable,” said Deputy Commissioner John Twomey.
“It is vital that each person do their part and adhere to public health regulations and guidelines to reduce the increasing spread of Covid-19.”
Deputy Commissioner Twomey reminded the public that the local Gardaí are available to support vulnerable people during this time.
“If you feel isolated or need help shopping, picking up your prescription or anything else like that, please contact your local Garda station.”
Additionally, Deputy Commissioner Twomey said An Garda Síochána is fully aware of the impact that increased restrictions in Dublin will have on people who are subject to domestic abuse and who do not feel safe in their homes.
“If you are in danger, call 999 at any time. If you feel you are not in immediate danger and need advice and assistance, you can visit or call your local Garda station and ask to speak to a Garda in private.
“If you know someone who cannot speak for themselves, please contact your local Garda station”
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