Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The Deputy referred to road improvements. There have been Supplementary Estimates for road improvements every year. The Deputy stated that they were not enough. It is regrettable, but there must be Supplementary Estimates, given that the state of our roads is deteriorating. Some €96 million will be allocated for flooding this year. Road improvement grants have been given.

I am not aware of any request for additional funding for the RSA. It is one of the few bodies which have not been looking for a large amount of money. In 2016 the authority's operating expenditure has been estimated at a figure of €71.5 million while planning for a figure of €73 million across the suite of public services it provides. It is looking for very small amounts. Except for one area, it does not get money from the State. It is self-financing in performing its various functions, including driver licensing. It looks after itself. It washes its face and I am not aware of any request it has made for money.

What was the Deputy's question on the number of road deaths?