The penalties are in place with an aim to target the misuse of illegal fireworks, particularly on Halloween, when activity is at its most popular.

Local Gardaí have launched a unique Halloween campaign to ‘make it enjoyable for all’

Gardaí say the figures are disappointing, given the public awareness campaigns that have been underway.

Arrests were made in Cavan over the bank holiday.

The Sex Workers Alliance Ireland say the work of the group exposing sex workers' locations is dangerous to the women involved who are doing nothing illegal

The cameras will detect drivers' speed between two locations along a stretch of road that's prone to crashes.

The cameras have been put in place on the N3 Cavan between Kilduff in the north and Billis in the south. 

Enhanced security arrangements in place have been stood down.