with Eoin Beatty
The operation came into place at 7am this morning around the country.
Gardai say they are catching someone driving under the influence of drink or drugs every hour in 2025.
A new road safety campaign will take place this weekend - with a particular focus on drink or drug driving.
The operation came into place at 7am this morning around the country.
Chief Superintendent for roads policing, Jane Humphries, said there will be regular checkpoints across the weekend.
Calls Grow For More Free Sunscreen Dispensers Across Kildare
A sunscreen trial in Monasterevin has been described as a big success.
Some Creches Could Be Forced To Close Today If Room Temperatures Exceed Legal Limits
Regulations state rooms for children under one shouldn't go above 20 degrees, or 22 degrees for older children.
Man In His 70s Dies In Crash Near Moyvalley
The incident happened in Ballinderry on Thursday morning
37 More Jobs To Go At Intel’s Leixlip Plant As Catering Cuts Begin
Compass Ireland, the company providing food services on-site, is proposing to cut over a third of its 99 staff following reduced demand from Intel.
Loss Felt Across Defence Forces As Flight Sergeant From Caragh Dies In Service
Flight Sergeant Eamonn Magner, from Caragh, was a member of the No. 3 Ops Wing with the Air Corps.
Driver Caught Speeding At 206km/h On The M7 Near Naas
The driver will now appear in court
Kildare Braced For High Temperatures As Met Éireann Issues Status Yellow Warning
A similar alert for the entire country will take effect at midday on Saturday until 6am on Sunday.
Major Wastewater Project To Serve Parts Of Kildare, Dublin And Meath Gets Green Light
Although approved, objectors have eight weeks to seek a judicial review.
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