The rise in the use of social media while driving in Clare has been described as a “frightening” trend.
It follows the release of figures by Clare Gardaí, which show that 610 cases of mobile phone use behind the wheel have been detected so far this year.
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It’s up from 540 in the same period last year and is a growing concern for road safety in the county.
Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O’Callaghan says it’s a worrying trend:

