Kevin O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I am well aware of the tragic incidents and I know both families. I appreciate where Deputy Ryan is coming from and I ask for the situation to be reviewed. I am concerned about making people guilty and over things like the onus of proof. How does one prove that the parents took a casual approach? Many years ago, young people took the keys and went out the back of the house to learn to drive. It is a delicate situation and this could cause more damage to families. I know where Mr. Clancy came from and I know the family well. The first anniversary of this tragic incident is approaching and it highlights the difficulties. The laws are in place and gardaí have checkpoints. They are aware of the age of a driver and I am asking for Garda reinforcements under the existing legislation.