Over 28,000 drivers were caught holding a phone while driving last year, gardaí have said ahead of a new policing operation targeting the practice.
The aim of the operation is to detect motorists who hold or use a mobile phone while driving.
Gardaí have said all available personnel, both uniform and plain clothes, will participate.
Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid said: "On average 76 people are detected every day for mobile phone offences".
"Distracted driving causes collisions, and using or holding a mobile phone whilst driving, is a prime example of distracted driving."
Holding a mobile phone while driving carries a fixed charge notice penalty of three penalty points and €80 fine if paid within 28 days.
"We are announcing that there will be a targeted operation taking place over the next few days, but not announcing the exact dates," Supt Reid said.
"Our appeal, and why we are advertising this operation in advance, is for drivers to modify their driving."
