Gardaí stop 441 drink drivers in last week

Some 441 motorists were stopped drink-driving last week, gardaí revealed today.

Some 441 motorists were stopped drink-driving last week, gardaí revealed today.

This is an increase of 21 on the previous week when 420 drivers were found under the influence.

A spokesman for the Garda Press Office said officers would continue to pursue enforcement in this area of road safety.

Gardaí renewed their appeal for people not to drink and drive.

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