But they welcome the extra powers.
Policing a second lockdown will be more difficult according to the Garda Representative Association.
It's Westmeath rep Conor Staunton believes rank and file members will have to take the public at their word regarding their movements beyond the 5km radius.
He says gardaí won't want to use fines to police restrictions, but it's important they have the extra powers:
Midlands Senator Slams 'Vindictive Attack" By Former Fianna Fail Member On Party
Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty defended Sharon Keoghan's criticism of the party.
New Report Finds Death Of Man In Midlands Prison ''Unconscionable'
A report into the death of 'Mr.D' has been published by the Office of the Inspector of Prisons.
Offaly Wind Farm Action Group 'Elated' Over Quashed Plans
The Lemanaghan Bog Heritage and Conservation Group had been campaigning against the windfarm project.
Offaly Hospice Committee Reaches Settlement With HSE Over Funding Dispute
The committee says it is owed €312k for hospice plans at Tullamore Hospital.
Midlands MEP Criticises EU Fertiliser Action Plan As Lacking Ambition
The European Commission revealed the plan yesterday.
Ireland Sees Sharp Growth In Synthetic Drug Use
Ketamine has seen a rapid rise since last year.
Offaly School Celebrates 90th Academic Year With Community Bog Walk
St. Mary’s NS, Pullough is aiming to raise €20k.
Planners Approve Revisions For Redevelopment Project At Laois GAA Club
Portlaoise GAA Club were approved planning permission last July.
Westmeath Man Charged Following Threats To Taoiseach
32 year old Cory O’Connor of Battery Heights, Athlone was before at a sitting of Athlone District Court.
TDs And Senators To Debate Future Of Wind Energy In Ireland
The meeting will be chaired by Laois' Sean Fleming.
Rental Supply Remains Critically Low Despite Midlands Increase
Rental availability in Offaly and Westmeath has doubled year on year, though from a low base.
Flotilla Captives Footage Posted By Isreal National Security Minister
The footage shows a large number of people bound with their heads forced to the ground.
Midlands Man Accused Of €200k Multi-Victim Fraud Appears In Court
Bright Banda is accused of 12 counts of deception.
Offaly County Council Rejects Midlands Wind Farm Plans
The final decision will rest with An Coimisiún Pleanála after it examines options.
Westmeath Town Secures Approval For 94-House Development
The housing will be located on the outskirts of Athlone.
Housing Chair Suggests Redeploying Planning Staff To County Councils
An Coimisiún Pleanála says their workforce has grown rapidly since 2022.
Irish Cancer Society Roadshow Returns To Westmeath
'Your Health Matters' will take place from Golden Island Shopping Centre this morning.
Renters Facing Historic Cost Increase
The latest Daft.ie report details a biggest quarterly increase since records began.
Civil Registry Services In Offaly Town Fully Restored
The HSE's civil registration service in Tullamore is back to providing a full marriage registration service.
Duo Jailed For 11 Years For €14m Cocaine Haul In Laois
46 year old Robert Wojtanowicz and Robert Cup pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing cocaine.
