The number of insurance related summons and charges issued by An Garda Síochána reached 26,094 in 2024, up by 23 per cent from 21,198 in 2023.

Ahead of the national holiday, drivers and all other road users are being reminded to plan ahead and organise a safe way home if socialising over the coming days.

if introduced, it would mean that after six years, a learner driver would have to begin the process again with a theory test, apply for a learner permit, 12 mandatory lessons, and a driving test.

Announcing the funding, Minister O’Brien said: 'My main priority is the ongoing maintenance and renewal of the regional and local road network.'

One driver in Co Donegal was detected doing 156km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on the N15 Drumrat

The survey from The AA garnered responses from over 2,600 respondents and uncovered some trends in driving behaviour and etiquette on Irish roads.