The annual number of road deaths rose from 145 in 2020 to 184 last year, an alarming 27% increase, despite fewer fines being issued by gardaí.
Detections have significantly decreased across 17 of 22 garda divisions since 2020, with Wexford/Wicklow experiencing the highest decline at 41%.
In contrast, the Clare/Tipperary division recorded a remarkable 51% increase in fines issued, attributed to the introduction of average-speed cameras on the M7.
Critics like road safety campaign group Parc highlight that while traffic decreased during the pandemic, the drop in fines correlates with a rise in road fatalities.
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