That's according to figures released this morning by Gardaí to mark the end of the festive road safety enforcement campaign.
15 people died on Cork roads last year an increase of two on the 2022 figures
15-thousand people were detected speeding in December while 14 people were killed on the roads during the month long period
Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries says the amount of people driving under the influence is beyond belief
"It is totally unacceptable to get behind the wheel of a car when you know that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. it is beyond belief that people still believe that it is acceptable to do that in today's day and age"
