Gardaí make more than 100 arrests for driving under the influence during bank holiday policing operation 

More than 100 people have been arrested for driving under the influence so far this bank holiday weekend and over 2,700 have been detected for speeding. File photo. 

More than 100 people have been arrested for driving under the influence so far this bank holiday weekend and over 2,700 have been detected for speeding.

A garda roads policing operation is taking place throughout this August bank holiday weekend, and will be in effect until Tuesday. 

A total 121 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

On Sunday, two fatalities occurred, bringing the total of fatalities on Irish roads to date this year to 110.

Throughout this weekend's roads policing operation, gardaí are conducting both statutory mandatory intoxicant testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.

In an update on Monday morning, An Garda Síochána said 2,700 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first four days of the operation.

In Offaly, a driver was caught travelling at 126 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N52 Heath, Screggan.

Meanwhile, in Co Clare, another was caught driving at 101 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on the R463 Rosmadda West, Parteen.

According to a garda spokesperson, just under 310 drivers were detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt during the first three days of the operation.

"Road safety needs to be a priority for everyone. Slow down and stick to the speed limit. Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs. 

"Wear your seatbelt and don’t get distracted by mobile devices when you are driving. You can help get another person home safe this weekend," said the spokesperson.