Over 750 drink-driving in last fortnight

Gardaí have recorded over 750 drink-driving offences in the last fortnight according to the latest figures released tonight.

Gardaí have recorded over 750 drink-driving offences in the last fortnight according to the latest figures released tonight.

According to provisional statistics during the seven day period from December 4th to December 11th a total of 383 drink driving incidents were recorded.

During the previous week 374 incidents were recorded.

A garda spokesman said the force would continue to "prioritise" enforcement activities in relation to drink-driving.

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