Mr. Gareth Llewellyn:

I made those remarks to the committee because, for the majority of us, virtually every time we arrive somewhere, it has been a safe journey. It is easy to forget the amount of effort that lies behind that to ensure road users arrive safely at their destinations. The Road Safety Authority will play a critical role in that regard. It is, effectively, mirroring what I did in my previous executive role, that is, making sure vehicles are safe to drive, people have the right skills to be able to drive properly, and there is enforcement for anybody who wishes to circumvent the rules. We also need a safe road network because road conditions matter. The road speed limit also matters and we need people to comply with those limits. There is quite a strong interaction with the Road Safety Authority. From everything I hear when talking to my colleagues in TII, there is a good working relationship between the two bodies. I am keen for that to continue because there is not one single organisation in Ireland or the UK that has a total impact on safety. It is a collective effort.