It comes following the latest figures from the CSO.
Nearly 5,000 people were caught drunk driving last year, according to figures from the Central Statistics Office.
There was a 24% increase in the numbers of drivers caught while under the influence of drugs, with nearly 2,000 reports made by Gardaí.
2024 also saw a rise in shoplifting, explosives offences and public order incidents.
Former Detective Inspector, Mullingar's Pat Marry, says the rise in thefts and burglaries is particularly concerning:
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