Gardaí made arrests for drink- and drug-driving once every hour last year, Garda Commissioner says

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will tell the committee the number of fixed charge notices delivered to drivers for using their mobile phones while driving was up significantly, by 14%, in 2024 from the previous 12 months. Picture: Stephen Collins/Collins
Gardaí arrested a person driving under the influence of either drink or drugs on average more than once every hour in 2024, according to the Garda Commissioner.
Drew Harris is set to tell the Oireachtas Committee on Justice that more than 7,500 drivers were detained for driving while under the influence last year.