Concerns Raised As Northerners Ignore Covid-19 Restrictions In The South

Fianna Fail TD Charlie McConalogue says the Health Minister must rectify the situation where people are travelling here on day trips from the North.

The Department of Health has confirmed those visiting the Republic and not staying the night, aren't affected by the coronavirus rules.
It's after reports of a gap in the law, which means people from the North travelling here couldn't be arrested.

Meanwhile the Deputy First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, is calling on people from the North not to exploit the 'loophole' in the laws