Deaths on Irish roads up 8% as public urged to drive safe over bank holiday weekend

There will be an increased garda presence on roads nationwide this weekend. File Picture

The number of people who have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year has risen by 8%, according to new figures. 

56 people have been killed on Irish roads so far in 2023, an increase of four on the number of killed over the same period in 2022.