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Gardaí issue road safety message
31.01.19
SPEAKING on Monday,
Chief Superintendent Finbarr Murph from the Garda
National Roads Policing Bureau said, "An Garda
Síochána is deeply saddened by the horrific death
toll on Irish roads over the past week. I want to
take this opportunity to send our condolences to all
of those affected by these tragic events. An Garda
Síochána views any road death as one to many and we
will continue to work together with our partners in
road safety to build on the reduction in road deaths
evidenced over the past number of years.
While we welcome the reduction of fatalities that we
have witnessed over the past two years, events over
the past week demonstrate that we cannot afford to
be complacent in any manner and I appeal to all
roads users to be extra vigilant - in particular on
dark evenings and while using unlit or poorly lit
roads. Be safe, be seen, be careful and be on the
alert for other road users.
It is with this in mind that Garda activity across
the country will continue to focus on the offences
that contribute most significantly to road traffic
collisions and in particular the offences of driving
while intoxicated and speeding." |
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Met Eireann has issued alert
warnings of the risk of icy roads and snow this
week... slow down and drive at the right speed for
the conditions. |
Ms. Moyagh Murdock,
Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority said,
"We have had a dreadful week on our roads. Ten lives
lost, four alone in a single collision in Co
Donegal.
Our deepest sympathies are not only with the
families of the bereaved who have lost their loved
ones over the weekend but indeed with all the
families of victims of road crashes so far this
year... I hope that this appalling loss of life will
serve as a reminder to us all that life is fragile
and using the roads is the most dangerous thing we
do each day.
Nobody ever believes it will happen to them but
tragedy can strike anywhere at any time on the road.
We need to remember this every time we set out on a
journey.
I would appeal to road users to slow down, drive at
the right speed for the conditions and watch out for
vulnerable road users. Don’t drive when impaired
through drink, drugs or fatigue and always wear a
seatbelt and ensure passengers are wearing theirs
too, no matter how short the trip.
This advice is all the more important given the fact
that Met Eireann has issued alert warnings of the
risk of icy roads and also sleet and snow this
week.” |
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