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Thirty four families visiting graves this St Patrick’s Day
As St Patrick’s Day approaches, the Road Safety Authority is renewing its message to “Never, ever, drink and drive.” In the past 10 years a total of 34 people have been killed and 146 seriously injured on Irish roads during the St Patrick’s holiday period.
Dolan critical of cut in maintenance budget
According to Westmeath County Council councillor John Dolan, some 70 per cent of all fatal accidents occur on local roads. Yet Noel Dempsey has abandoned plans, announced just two months ago, to upgrade roads around the country in a move which will inevitably cost jobs and could cost lives as a result of further blackspot accidents, Cllr Dolan warns.
Drivers advised to carry out regular vehicle safety checks
Almost seven out of 10 vehicles inspected as part of a free five-point safety check at Advance Pitstop centres during Irish Road Safety Week were found to have been in need of some basic safety work.
Drivers advised to carry out regular vehicle safety checks
Almost seven out of 10 vehicles inspected as part of a free five-point safety check at Advance Pitstop centres during Irish Road Safety Week were found to have been in need of some basic safety work.
Tourists targeted in Bank Holiday road safety campaign
A road safety campaign targeting tourists was launched yesterday (Thursday) with a view to enhancing their awareness of road safety and enlightening them on the importance of complying with the rules of the road.
Employers reminded of their duty to employees who drive for work
Up to one third of all road collisions involve drivers who are using their vehicle for work. This means that around 100 people die in work related road crashes in Ireland each year.
July the deadliest month
July is the most lethal month of the year to use Ireland’s roads, according to the Road Safety Authority.
127 road deaths in the first six months of 2009
According to figures from the Road Safety Authority, a total of 127 people lost their lives on Ireland’s roads in the first six months of 2009.
July - the most dangerous month on the road
All road users, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are being warned they are entering the worst time of the year for road deaths and injuries on our roads.
Free high visibility jackets for older persons
The Road Safety Authority, Age Action, and Irish Pharmacy Union are reminding older persons that they still have time to pick up a free high visibility jacket from their local pharmacy.
