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Galway motorists can have their children's car seats checked for free by the Road Safety Authority later this month.

Some 10,000 parents have availed of the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) free child car seat checking service since the service began in 2013.

Galway city Labour councillor, Niall Mc Nelis, has welcomed the introduction of new driving offences which he said will place a renewed focus on child safety and clampdown on unnecessary risky behaviour.

Did you know that three out of four chid car seats are not fitted correctly, which can cause death or serious injury? With so many more cars on the road it is important that parents ensure that car seats are fitted correctly and that children are restrained in the appropriate car seat.

A Ballyhaunis woman who was involved in a minor traffic accident where Gardai found that a five-year-old child not properly restrained in the back of the car, was disqualified from driving for three months in Claremorris District Court this week.

Summer has arrived! And for all its pleasant pastimes like beach, lake, and river visits, barbecues, cycling, and outdoor activities, hospitals see the usual seasonal spike in children's attendance in their A&E departments. Maurice Buckley, CEO, NSAI said that “in order to make sure you and your children enjoy this summer as accident free as is possible, we would like to offer some top tips on safety to parents and Irish consumers.”