173 people arrested for driving under the influence over the last week

Gardaí arrest 173 people for driving under the influence in past week

The number of people killed on the Republic’s roads this year has increased by almost 20% compared to last year

Gardaí arrest 173 people over past seven days for driving under the influence

Gardaí have arrested 173 people over the past seven days for driving under the influence, 24 of whom were arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

One person per hour arrested for driving under the influence in last week

According to garda statistics, 157 people have lost their lives on Ireland's roads so far this year — 25 more than the amount killed up to this point last year

173 people arrested for driving under the influence over the last week

To date this year, 157 have lost their lives on Irish roads.

Man (36) arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in Vught

A minimal amount of hard drugs was found during a vehicle check on the Haldersebaan in Vught. A 36-year-old Schijndelaar tested positive for the use of hard drugs and was arrested.

174 people arrested for driving under the influence this week

Gardaí have arrested 174 people this week for drinking under the influence, 24 of which were arrested on suspicion of drug driving.