Gardai are renewing their appeal to motorists to be more cautious – following an increase in road fatalities.
118 people have been killed since the start of the year – seven more than the same time in 2012 – while 277 others have suffered serious injuries.
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Gardai say despite an improvement in road safety in recent years – people are continuing to drive after drinking, while tired and at excessive speeds.
The use of mobile phones while driving – and the failure of drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts are also contributing to the increase in deaths.
