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# road-deaths - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Garda Commissioner cites lack of resources as he delays 136 transfers to roads policing
The Road Safety Authority says it is “anxious” to see the full complement of resources being deployed to roads policing duties.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 1 January, 2020
45% increase in number of driver deaths on Irish roads in 2019
A total of 148 people died on Irish roads last year, according to provisional figures.
# road-deaths - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Road Safety Authority 'interested' in tough UK restrictions on young drivers
One of the measures being considered in the UK is a curfew for young drivers.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 8 October, 2019
Warning as research shows defective tyres a factor in an average of 14 roads deaths per year
Each month 8,500 vehicles are classified as being dangerously defective.
# road-deaths - Thursday 7 March, 2019
Road deaths have increased by 30% so far this year
There’s been an increase in detections of drink driving, people not wearing their seatbelts and people using their phones.
# road-deaths - Monday 28 January, 2019
'A cloud of sadness over the area': Tributes paid to four young men killed in Co Donegal car crash
John Harley, Seán Harkin, Mícheál Roarty and Daniel Scott were killed in a single-vehicle collision last night.
'The stuff of nightmares': Four men in their 20s killed in Donegal car crash named
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
2018 saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began
This compares with 156 deaths as a result of 141 crashes in 2017.
# road-deaths - Sunday 23 December, 2018
31-year-old man killed in Laois car crash
The car the man was driving struck a tree this morning.
# road-deaths - Monday 9 July, 2018
Cork, Tipperary and Dublin worst counties for road deaths, with 3% increase in fatalities nationwide
Transport Minister Shane Ross says drink-driving culture is ‘flourishing’ in Ireland.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
Ireland was the fourth safest EU country for road deaths last year
Ireland had the fourth largest decline in road deaths amongst the EU28 countries between 2016 and 2017.
# road-deaths - Friday 15 June, 2018
Motorists urged to slow down and be more aware of tractors this summer
There have been a number of fatal road accidents in recent days.
# road-deaths - Saturday 14 April, 2018
Road deaths decrease across Europe for second year in a row
The European Commission released the statistics for 2017 this week.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 28 February, 2018
Gardaí warn of increase in minor collisions as they advise people to stay home if possible
The force’s senior officer for roads policing said elderly pedestrians are at particular risk during this severe weather.
# road-deaths - Friday 16 February, 2018
'This will save lives': Grieving father and husband who campaigned to change learner driver laws
Noel Clancy has campaigned for car owners who let unaccompanied learners drive their cars be prosecuted.
# road-deaths - Monday 1 January, 2018
Last year saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began in 1959
This compares to 186 deaths as a result of 174 crashes in 2016.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 13 September, 2017
Ireland fares poorly on alcohol use, child sex abuse and suicide rate
We come 20th out of 188 countries evaluated in a new international health study.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 29 August, 2017
Man in his 60s dies after van collides with truck in Kerry
Gardaí in Listowel are investigating the incident.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 18 July, 2017
Road safety experts warn 78 more people may die on roads this year if current trends continue
“They could be relations of mine or yours.”
# road-deaths - Wednesday 21 June, 2017
Tributes paid to 'much loved' school principal killed following collision with car
Pádraic Carney was involved in an accident in Rathfarnham yesterday morning.
# road-deaths - Friday 9 June, 2017
Appeal for dash cam footage after death of man struck by car
The pedestrian was fatally injured in an early morning crash on Monday.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 6 June, 2017
Man dies after collision between truck and car on M1
It’s the second fatal crash on the motorway in 24 hours.
# road-deaths - Sunday 4 June, 2017
Man in his 20s dies in early-morning crash in Mayo
Two other people, also in their 20s, have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 10 May, 2017
These four roads are getting a €30m safety upgrade
Shane Ross said the improvements will also reduce journey times.
# road-deaths - Saturday 29 April, 2017
Two teens killed in overnight crash in Donegal
Three other teenagers were also injured in the single-vehicle collision.
# road-deaths - Sunday 16 April, 2017
Half of the population believes drivers shouldn't be banned for having alcohol in their system
There is little appetite for stricter rules around driving and alcohol among the Irish population.
Shane Ross: 'If you could save one person's life, would you?'
The fact that my Bill will save lives is not a truth some vested interests want to hear, writes Transport Minister Shane Ross.
# road-deaths - Friday 14 April, 2017
FactFind: Is Shane Ross right to say his drink-driving bill could save 35 lives?
We take a closer look at the facts surrounding the Minister for Transport’s controversial proposals.
# road-deaths - Thursday 16 March, 2017
Almost a third of people who died on the roads in 2014 had alcohol in their system
The median level of blood alcohol concentration was four times the legal limit.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 8 February, 2017
'No exceptions': Drink drivers to get automatic ban instead of penalty points
Ross said law to publish names of those caught drink driving should be ready by April.
# road-deaths - Thursday 2 February, 2017
Man (35) dies in two-car collision in Dublin
The occupants of the second car were seriously injured.
# road-deaths - Sunday 29 January, 2017
Man dies when car he is driving collides with bus in Cork
The bus driver was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
# road-deaths - Friday 13 January, 2017
'It's such a tragedy': Community in shock after woman (26) dies in crash
Her two children are in hospital, with one in a serious condition.
# road-deaths - Monday 9 January, 2017
Most people want drink drivers to be publicly named and shamed
Meanwhile, just over half of people want drink driving alcohol limits to remain unchanged.
# road-deaths - Friday 6 January, 2017
Over 150 unaccompanied learner drivers involved in serious or fatal collisions in last five years
Meanwhile, the Road Safety Authority is looking into establishing a public database of disqualified drivers.
# road-deaths - Wednesday 4 January, 2017
Poll: Do you agree with naming and shaming drink drivers?
Minister Shane Ross has described 2016 as a “disastrous year” for road safety.
Shane Ross considering 'naming and shaming' drink drivers like tax defaulters
Meanwhile, a Fine Gael MEP has called for breathalysers to be installed in the cars of repeat offenders.
# road-deaths - Friday 30 December, 2016
Body of woman in her 80s found this morning after car crash last night
She was pronounced dead at the scene in Cavan.
# road-deaths - Tuesday 20 December, 2016
Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside
A number of new measures about drug driving, written-off vehicles and uninsured drivers have been given the green light.
# road-deaths - Friday 9 December, 2016
Woman (25) dies after her car hits wall in Waterford
The crash happened last night and the woman was pronounced dead today.
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THE GREEN PARTY’S election manifesto was launched at the weekend, and one of its standout points was a proposal to phase out homework for primary school pupils.
Some academics have argued that there is no evidence to support the benefits of giving young children homework, and others have suggested that it may even be detrimental to their development.
The move was previously explored by an Oireachtas committee, while at least one Irish school has already stopped giving homework to primary school pupils.
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