The head of a retail group says confusion among gardaí about what constitutes an essential item is causing widespread frustration. "This is the months of all souls and people are going to the graves of loved ones and want to lay a wreath or flowers — but we're not supposed to sell flowers. Gardaí are now forced to check the shelves in retailers sometimes twice a day for non-essential items, a Garda source told The Irish Examiner. "Your local guard who was friendly with every retailer is now the enemy of every retailer," said the garda source. The garda, who wished to remain anonymous, said that retailers are now reporting on each other, asking gardaí to check on their competitors.

Source: Irish Examiner November 05, 2020 22:55 UTC