Drivers warned to take extra care over bank holiday weekend as Storm Éowyn leaves treacherous conditions

Garda data shows the risk of a fatal crash or one causing serious injury is at its highest between midday and 3pm over a bank holiday weekend. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Road users have been urged to take extra care this bank holiday weekend, as the fallout from Storm Éowyn continues to create treacherous conditions in parts of the country.

At a press conference at Garda Headquarters in Dublin’s Phoenix Park, An Garda Síochána joined the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and new road safety minister Seán Canney to outline the extensive policing operation set to take place this weekend.