2022 is on course for an increase in road deaths, according to Gardai.
128 people have died in crashes so far this year, that compares to a total of 136 people who died on Irish roads last year.
It was a terrible week on Monaghan roads with three people who lost their lives on the county roads.
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It comes as 524 drivers were caught speeding on the country's roads yesterday.
Gardaí speed-checked 98,184 vehicles yesterday, as part of the October Bank Holiday weekend road safety operation.