A "highly intoxicated" driver had to be helped out of their vehicle after gardai found them to be eight times over the legal alcohol limit.
Officers in Naas, Co Kildare stopped the motorist while on patrol in the town and conducted a roadside breath test.
After failing the test, officers had to help direct the driver into the car before bringing them to the garda station.
A second test showed the driver was eight times over the legal alcohol limit and will now appear at court at a later date.
A garda spokesperson said: "Naas RPU had to help this highly intoxicated driver into the patrol car as they had difficulty walking due to inebriation. Driver failed roadside test and found to be 8 times over the legal limit when tested at station. Driver charged and will appear in court soon."
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