Gardaí say a policing plan was put in place in relation to a funeral attended by hundreds of people in Carrick-on-Shannon today.
Gardaí have confirmed that a number of officers attended the gathering at a graveyard in Hartley Co Leitrim this afternoon.
Current health guidelines allow no more than 10 people to attend a funeral.
No public order offences have been reported and there are no traffic restrictions or diversions in place.
An Garda Síochána is continuing to appeal to all citizens to demonstrate personal and social responsibility to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations.
See the full Gardai statement below:
Gardaí put in place a policing plan for a funeral that took place in Harley Co Leitrim on 27th January 2020.
The Health Act 1947 (Section 31A-Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No.10) Regulations 2020 are currently in force.
Regulation 8(2) provides restrictions on funerals. Regulation 8(2) is not a penal regulation.
In supporting the COVID-19 public health guidelines and regulations, An Garda Síochána has and will continue to adopt, a graduated policing response based on its tradition of policing by consent. This has seen Gardaí engage, educate, encourage and, as a last resort, enforce.
Personal social responsibility, wearing of face coverings in open spaces and social distancing are public health guidelines and are not penal regulations.
The COVID-19 Pandemic remains a public health crisis and An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all citizens to demonstrate personal and social responsibility to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations, in particular essential journeys, in order to continue to save lives.
