At its peak, more than 2,000 people per month were using the system.
More than 160 people absconded mandatory hotel quarantine since its introduction in late March.
Only 35 of those who left were returned to the designated hotels by Gardai, according to the Sunday Independent.
More than 10 thousand people have entered mandatory hotel quarantine in the first five months since it became operational.
At its peak more than 2,000 people per month were using the system.