Just a quarter of suspected Covid-19 breaches have been charged
(World News Science)

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed charges against only a quarter of those suspected of breaching the coronavirus movement restrictions. Since April 8th, gardaí have initiated enforcement proceedings 263 times, mostly involving people who have been found engaging in non-essential travel and refused garda directions to comply with the regulations or to supply their names and address. During the same period the DPP has directed charges be brought in 66 incidents, or 25 per cent. The Garda must consult with the DPP before bringing charges under the legislation. Gardaí are still awaiting direction from the DPP in some cases and the proportion of those charged with an offence...