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Social media’s influence on dangerous driving - what needs to be done?

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has condemned what he has described as the "reckless behaviour" o...

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11.33 17 Aug 2026


Social media’s influence on dangerous driving - what needs to be done?


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11.33 17 Aug 2026


Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has condemned what he has described as the "reckless behaviour" of motorists driving on the wrong side of motorways. He added that in some cases this form of dangerous driving is being carried out for "social media likes".

What more needs to be done about social media trends around driving?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director of the UCD Centre for Digital Policy,  Trina O'Connor, host of the ‘Real Lives Untold’ podcast and Newstalk Reporter Jessica Woodlock.


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