Gardaí arrest over 100 motorists for driving under the influence of drink or drugs last week

Between December 1-7, there were two deaths and 12 serious collisions, which resulted in a number of people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries

Over 1,750 checkpoints were carried out, which included both mandatory intoxicant testing as well as high-visibility policing checkpoints. File photo

Over 100 motorists were arrested for drink- or drug-driving by gardaí last week. 

The arrests come as part of a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the Christmas period, which will continue until January 5.