Ms Liz O'Donnell:

I thank Deputy McEntee for her good wishes. Too many pedestrians have been killed on the roads so far this year. The figure stands at 30, which represents too many fatalities in a vulnerable user group. The RSA will make vulnerable road users the focus of forthcoming campaigns as the dark evenings approach. Members of the public must be more aware and drive more slowly; they must be aware that hitting a pedestrian at even a slow pace is frequently fatal. I am conscious of this issue and it will be a focus of mine.