An Garda Síochána is asking all motorists to slow down when approaching checkpoints and to follow any signage and Garda instructions.

Aitheantas, the adoptee identity rights organisation, has called on the Government to immediately introduce free mental health supports for adoptees and survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.

Gardaí are investigating the recovery of a vehicle from a lake in East Clare recently.

From this morning, An Garda Síochána will introduce a range of measures including a large of number of static and rolling checkpoints, high visibility community engagement patrols, maximisation of operational ability, and ongoing support for the most vulnerable. 

Gardaí have arrested two men in relation to approximately ten incidents of burglary and theft in counties Clare, Tipperary, Cork and Limerick.

Gardaí have issued a warning about the dangers of illegal fireworks following a seizure in Clare over the weekend.

Motorists can expect additional checkpoints on Clare's roads this weekend as An Garda Síochána mounts a high visibility, nationwide policing plan focused on support for the vulnerable and crime prevention.

Gardaí are appealing for the public's help as they investigate an incident earlier this year where a man was found injured on a street in Kilkee.