A man in Cork was stopped by Gardaí today and presented a letter claiming that he was employed by a construction company on ‘Essential Building’ works within ‘Cork County & Kerry.’

Garda enquiries into the letter revealed that it was fake, and the man was issued with a €100 fine and returned to Waterford.

Gardaí are urging the public to please comply with regulations and to stay home, and stay safe.

Gardaí in Cork stopped a driver who produced a letter claiming he was employed by a construction company on essential building works. Enquiries revealed the letter was fake. €100 fine issued, male returned to Waterford.

Please comply with Regulations
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— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 29, 2021

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