Charlie Flanagan says enforcement of the measures was unclear.
The Justice Minister says enforcement legislation over travelling has been removed because there were a number of ‘grey areas’.
Under Phase 2, people can only travel 20km or anywhere within their own county.
However, it’s emerged that’s actually only a guideline and gardaí can’t arrest anyone for breaching it.
Laois-Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan explains why:
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