The new RSA drug-driving campaign aims to correct public misconceptions and raise awareness, especially among young people, about the reality and risks of drug-driving.

163 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

In the first five hours, gardaí checked the speeds of 37,777 vehicles

The cameras on the N5 are located between Lislackagh and Cuilmore in Swinford. On the N3, they have been installed between Kilduff and Billis in Co Cavan.

So far this year, 126 people have died on Irish roads – one more than over the corresponding period in 2023.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said his direction that all uniformed officers complete at least 30 minutes of road policing during each shift has made a difference to Garda enforcement

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said ‘behaviour disimproved’ during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

GoSafe cameras “do actually work” as they deter people from speeding and they detect speeding, she said.

Justice minister Helen McEntee said an additional €1.2 million is to be allocated for GoSafe vans to provide extra monitoring.

The 61 cameras are spread around 23 counties, with the majority on regional and national routes

This will bring the total number of cameras nationwide up to 1,373.

Approximately 903 new safety camera zones will be in operation across the country from Monday morning, 6am, as Gardaí attempt to clamp down on speed-related collisions.