Gardai have issued a stern reminder to the public about behaviour on public transport - just days before the remaining Covid-19 regulations are dropped.
A "Freedom Day" from almost all remaining restrictions has been confirmed for next Monday.
The decision was formally ratified at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning after the three Government leaders, Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and Greens chief, Eamon Ryan, signed-off on Monday night.
Mr Varadkar said: “We agreed at Cabinet to accept the latest advice from NPHET and that allows us to take the next steps towards living with Covid, as we learn to live with Covid as an endemic virus."
One of the decisions made was that as of next Monday there’ll be no legal requirement to wear a mask in any setting, except healthcare.
With that in mind, Gardai boarded a number of trains on Tuesday to check on the public's compliance among other things.
A spokesperson explained: "Gardai from Kildare Division performing high visibility patrols this afternoon on trains and at stations on the Kildare commuter line. The purpose of these patrols is to prevent anti social behaviour and keep the travelling public safe."
Anti-social behaviour on trains could lead to the removal of passengers.
Passengers who cannot produce a valid ticket when requested to do so by an authorised officer may be issued with a Fixed Payment Notice.
A person prosecuted in the District Court under the Railway Safety Act 2005 faces a fine of up to €1,000 on conviction as well as legal costs if convicted.
