High visibility policing works and is a key tool in building stronger, safer communities.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The collision occurred shortly before 2.30am.

A man in his 30s is being detained and questioned in Castlerea Garda Station in Co Roscommon.

628 vehicles were travelling in excess of the speed limit during the past 24 hours across the country.

Fixed Payment Notices were issued to these drivers.

Minister Heather Humphreys highlighted the damage it was doing to the environment