A local senator is calling for increased fines for those travelling abroad.
This week it was announced that new countries are expected to be added to the mandatory hotel quarantine list while the government's also preparing
significantly increased fines for people who try to go on holiday.
Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher says it is clear the current fine is not enough as over 370 people were prepared to pay it since the restrictions came in
before flying to their destination.
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Senator Gallagher says that it is disappointing but it's clear a greater deterrent is needed:
