A warning has been issued to Irish motorists ahead of the February bank holiday after a 13% increase in road fatalities in 2022.
Figures from the Road Safety Authority of Ireland reveal 155 people died in collisions last year. There was a doubling of pedestrian deaths, while drivers accounted for 39% of fatalities.
Sunday was noted as the most dangerous day on Irish roads, with almost half of all road deaths happening between 12pm and 8pm on Sundays.
