In total, 59 potential breaches of the health regulations have been observed by Gardaí.
An Garda Síochána found 20 instances where the health regulations or licensing laws were potentially being breached by pubs last week.
Under Operation Navigation, Gardaí have been carrying out checks to ensure that licensed premises in their area are following Covid-19 restrictions.
From the period of 13 to 19 July, Gardaí found potential breaches of the health regulations and/or licensing laws on 20 occasions.
In total since the commencement of Operation Navigation on 3 July, An Garda Síochána have observed 59 potential breaches of the health regulations.
The majority of these breaches continue to refer to no evidence of food being served or consumed and no evidence of receipts to show that food had been sold.
In these cases, a file is prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions for direction as to how to proceed.
Speaking at Garda Headquarters Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said: “An Garda Síochána continue to carry out intensive visits of licensed premises which have opened for business in accordance with Covid-19 Public Health Regulations.
“An Garda Síochána continues to see high level of compliance. This is welcome.
“An Garda Síochána will continue to enforce the Public Health Guidelines, which have now been extended until the 10 August 2020.
“The Covid-19 Pandemic remains a real and present public health crisis and An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all citizens, businesses and organisations to comply with Public Health Guidelines and Regulations in order to continue to save lives.”
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