Gardaí have also began monitoring all forms of transport to ensure only essential travel is taking place as per department of health guidelines. Passenger numbers are down by 90pc across public transport as An Garda Siochana have confirmed that they are monitoring all forms of transport to ensure only essential travel is taking place. According to the National Transport Authority, passenger numbers on subsidised public transport, including Dublin Bus, Bus Eireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann and Luas are down by an average of approximately 90pc. “An Garda Síochána are monitoring all forms of public transport currently and remind the public to only travel where essential, including the use of public transport,” said a garda spokesperson. A spokesperson said that it “continues to work with An Garda Siochána to ensure that all travel is essential travel”.

Source: Irish Independent April 15, 2020 07:16 UTC