Listen Back: 9,567 learner drivers on locals roads is a 'crisis', New figures released from the Irish Road Safety Authority (RSA) reveal that there are 9,567 learner permit holders now on roads across Cavan and Monaghan.
Cavan had 5,799 learner driver permit holders on the roads in September of this year and Monaghan had 3,768.
The number of learner permit holders in Cavan has increased by 208 over the last six months.
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Monaghan's figure also increased by 125 over the same period.
Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) President Ger Hyland says roads have become "dangerous places" for his members.
Jodie Curran has been speaking in detail to him:
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