Meanwhile, at least 175 individuals were found to have been driving while intoxicated and more than 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the same time period. In Co Dublin, a motorist was driving 102kmh in a 60kmh zone on the Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin. It comes as gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have urged all road users to support their efforts to keep them safe this Easter weekend. Every member of An Garda Síochána on-duty will be out conducting road traffic enforcement activity this long weekend. In a statement, An Garda Síochána reminded road users to exercise utmost caution when driving.

Source: Irish Independent April 07, 2026 21:48 UTC