A Garda Roads Policing Operation has taken place throughout the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend between 7:00am on Thursday 2nd April 2026, until 7:00am on Tuesday 7th April 2026. During the first four (4) days of the operation between 7:00am on Thursday 2nd April until 7:00am this morning Monday 6th April, there has been one fatality as a result of a road traffic collision that occurred on Friday 3rd April, 2026 in which a woman (40s) passed away yesterday Sunday 5th April, 2026. The total number of fatalities on Irish roads this year is 43.

Throughout this weekend’s Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí are conducting both statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints. To date, a total of 138 people were arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant (alcohol and drugs).

In excess of 3,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the first four (4) days of the operation. Over 310 people have been detected holding a mobile phone or not wearing a seatbelt in the same timeframe.