Dr Catherine Conlon: The Sale of Alcohol Bill will significantly increase road deaths — here’s why

An open letter has been signed voicing strong opposition to proposed measures that will dramatically increase the number of venues serving alcohol, as well as significantly extending opening hours

A Norwegian report adds to mounting evidence that when opening hours are extended in areas where there is limited public transport, more drink driving incidents will occur.

A total of 161 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drink or drugs and almost 3,000 drivers were detected speeding over the February Bank Holiday weekend.

A large number of arrests for intoxicated driving (15%) occurred between 6am and 2pm. Two road deaths occurred over the weekend and 11 serious crashes with 12 people receiving serious and life-threatening injuries.