Over 700 drug driving tests have been carried at checkpoints by local Gardaí so far this year. The figure was revealed following a parliamentary question submitted by Kildare TD Catherine Martin. In her response to Deputy Martin, Justice Minister Helen McEntee cited Garda figures up to and including September 30th.
The Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division saw the highest number of checkpoints locally with a total of 468 Mandatory Intoxication Testing Checkpoints carried out. Meanwhile, there were 253 checkpoints in the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda Division during the same period.
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