Gardaí said that there had been eight serious collisions across the country over the past week which saw a number of people sustain serious or life-threatening injuries. Despite over 2,100 checkpoints being conducted over the past week, a further149 people were arrested for driving under the influence of a stimulant, while a further 4,600 people were detected for speeding offences. One driver was detected speeding at 207km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N18 in Ballinacurra (Weston), Co Limerick. There will be lots of people out socialising and travelling to meet friends and families and enjoy the celebrations. New Year’s Day will be a family day with people travelling to meet loved ones,” he said.

Source: Irish Examiner December 30, 2025 15:50 UTC