'The mind boggles': Disqualified driver caught speeding in Kildare while seven times over the legal limit

A disqualified driver who was allegedly seven times the legal alcohol limit was among those caught speeding during National Slow Down Day, gardai have revealed.

Highlighting the incident on social media, gardai say they clocked a car being driven at 91km/h in a 60km/h zone close to Athy in County Kildare on Monday night.

"When stopped we discovered that he (the driver) was an unaccompanied learner permit holder," said a garda spokesperson.

In the post on X, formerly Twitter, they added: The Learner driver was in fact disqualified and also on bail for previously driving while disqualified. He also tested seven times over the legal alcohol limit for driving.

The incident happened during a 24-hour road safety operation which saw more than 600 speeding detections being made across the country.

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Gardai have not disclosed any further details publicly but it's likely that legal proceedings will be initiated against the driver.

The social media post has been viewed nearly 50,000 times with many users offering their opinion about what happened on the platform.

"Shocking. This person needs a long jail sentence. He's a danger to the public," wrote one individual while another stated: Well done, but the mind boggles at that BAC result."

A third user posted: "Should be blocked from ever being allowed hold a license. Shows complete disregard for anyone other than their selfish self. Why should any of us have to share the roads with people like that?"