Drug-driving prosecutions in our district courts have surged, with 2,050 people before the courts up to October 2025 alone for drug driving offences, according to figures supplied to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish courts service. 

A total of 1,499 people faced district court proceedings for drug driving in 2024, but this has already risen by 37% in the first 10 months of 2025, with 2025 marking the highest level on record for drug driving prosecutions in our district court system. 

Cynthia said the trend reflects a steady rise since 2020 — but warned that this year’s sharp escalation is particularly alarming.

Cynthia joined us us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.

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