Wexford County Council has said it is using drone technology to look for any increase in visitors to the county as the bank holiday weekend approaches.
The council said it would pass on any evidence to gardaí to assist with their policing of Covid-19 restrictions, but said so far it had found no evidence of non-compliance.
The council has been using drone technology for a number of years to monitor things such as illegal dumping, land use and planning breaches.
The council has also said its drones are flown at a height that protects privacy.
Now it has deployed some drones to look for evidence of extra visitors to caravan and holiday homes parks in the county.
David Minogue, Head of Communications with Wexford County Council, said this was done by monitoring the number of cars parked in these areas and watching for any increase in activity.
He said this monitoring is being carried out in popular spots along 220km of the Wexford coast and is part of a wider inspection regime that is being carried out on the ground.
Raymond Doyle, owner of Carne Caravan Park & Campsite, said for the first time in its 50-year history, his site, which hosts up to 3,000 visitors at peak season, will be closed for the May Bank Holiday.
He said the buzz of visitors is missed at this time, but that he supports measures to ensure that people stay home to ensure the safety of the community.
Wexford County Council has said its using drone technology to look for any increase in visitors to the county as the Bank Holiday weekend approaches. The council has said it has found no evidence of non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions | Read more: https://t.co/89ZPRSv1b1 pic.twitter.com/J7NMDv1PhA
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